Immigration Absconder Pleads Guilty To Sexual Offences Against Young Girl

Published on: 25 Jul, 2014
Updated on: 29 Jul, 2014

Jaramillo Restrepo, sentenced to seven years imprisonment for sexual offences against a ten-year-old girl in Guildford.

A 48-year-old man, living in Guildford, has pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual offences against a child under 13 years.

Duberney Jaramillo Restrepo appeared at Guildford Crown Court this week for a four day trial. By lunch time on Tuesday, July 22 he put in a last minute guilty plea to three counts of sexual assault on a girl under 13 years and was subsequently sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

Restrepo whose address was given as Victoria Road, Guildford, was discovered to have been an immigration absconder for the last four years. His details have been referred to the UK Visas and Immigration.

Jaramillo Restrepo’s victim was just 10-years-old at the time of the offences which took place in York Road, Guildford between July 2007 and July 2009.

DI Stewart Leahy said: “This outcome has been made possible thanks to the bravery of the victim who had the courage to come forward and report this man’s appalling behaviour. I would also like to acknowledge the relentless work of a number of dedicated officers who tracked down the offender and brought him before the courts.

“The tenacity of the investigating officers demonstrates that Surrey Police will use all available methods and resources to relentlessly pursue those who commit serious offences of this nature and bring them to justice.

“Surrey Police has a dedicated team that specialises in investigating serious sexual offences and reports will be thoroughly investigated. Victims can be assured that their welfare will be our priority.

“Any victim of a sexual offence is encouraged to come forward to Surrey Police and report any similar incidents.”