According to Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey Bowers, Carlos Cruz, of Bethlehem, is wanted for child abuse after a 2 year old child was injured he was taking care of on the evening of August 31st, 2019.
The child's mother was at work at the time.
Cruz provided a story that child climbed over a gate and fell down 10 carpeted stairs.
According to the medical professionals involved in treatment of the child and the investigation, the child suffered a severe femoral fracture of his left leg as well as contusions to the head, which did not match was Cruz described.
As part of the investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police also conducted a polygraph test on Cruz, which showed deception.
Because of the what was found through the investigation, Minersville Police believe the child's injuries were because of child abuse and issued a warrant for his arrest.
Anyone with information on Cruz's whereabouts is asked to contact the Minersville Police at 570-544-6212