Pinellas Park Man Caught Hiding in Teen's Closet Accused of Sex Crimes

Pinellas Park man caught hiding in teen's closet accused of sex crimes

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — On Sunday, the Pinellas Park Police Department responded to a reported home burglary in progress on Cedar Ridge Drive. Upon arrival, they found a man hiding in a 16-year-old's closet. At around 4:20 p.m. on September 7, police received a report that a witness saw a man entering the home by climbing through a window. Car insurance company could issue refunds to Florida drivers due to state law Officers on the sc…

Pinellas Park Man Arrested, Found Hiding Half-Naked In Teen's Closet After Social Media Chat

Eliezer Soto, 26, faces charges for traveling to meet a minor after allegedly being invited to the home through sexually explicit social media conversations. PINELAS PARK, Fla. — A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he was found hiding, partially undressed, in the bedroom closet of a 16-year-old girl, concluding a disturbing chain of events […] Pinellas Park Man Arrested, Found Hiding Half-Naked In Teen’s Closet After Social Med…

26-year-old man arrested for traveling to meet minor in Pinellas Park

Eliezer Soto, who police say was partially undressed at the time of his arrest, is charged with traveling to meet a minor and unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

Pinellas Park: Partially Undressed Intruder Found in Closet; Charged with Luring Minor for Sex

Pinellas Park, FL – Authorities in Pinellas Park have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly broke into a family home through a bedroom window to meet a 16-year-old girl he had been communicating with online, leading to charges of traveling to meet a minor and unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m. in the 6900 block of Cedar Ridge Drive. According to the Pinell…