Gwinnett digital clues hint at more victims

Gwinnett County Police have issued an urgent warning. A man accused of posing as a police officer to sexually assault and rob somebody may have even more victims. Good evening. Thanks so much for joining us for Fox 5 News at 5. I'm Tom Haynes. I'm Courtney Bryant. In January, police arrested Xavier Anderson after he allegedly flashed a fake badge, then carried out an attack. Fox 5's Tara Jabbour joins us from the live desk. Tara, why do police think there are more victims? Well, Courtney, Gwinnett County police say they found digital evidence like photos and videos that show there could be more victims of Xavier Anderson. Now they have publicly asked those victims to come forward to get justice. In January, Xavier Anderson was arrested after police say he sexually assaulted and robbed a victim. Police say he hired the victim for sexual services, then told the victim he was a police officer. During the investigation, detectives located multiple police badges, handcuffs, zip ties, things of that sort. And the victim indicated that Anderson portrayed himself as a police officer, and he is not one. Since Anderson's arrest, police have found evidence that suggests there are There are more victims of Anderson. Detectives have continued reviewing evidence that was collected in that case and have located some items that indicate there could potentially be other victims out there. Police say they know it can be hard for victims to come forward, but they want people to know that this is not about getting victims in trouble. It's about holding Anderson accountable. Victims in cases like these may be afraid to come forward just because of the lifestyle that they live. You know, sex workers. You know, prostitution is illegal, but that doesn't change anything. If you're a victim, you're still a victim. Carter says if you're a sex worker and afraid to come forward, don't be. She says police will not prosecute you. If you come to us and you tell us you're a sex worker and that you were a victim of him, you're not going to get in trouble. We actually have multiple resources that we can offer people that are in that lifestyle if they would like to get out as well. Gwinnett County Police say right now they don't know how many victims there could be. They just want people to come forward so they can complete their investigation. If you're a victim of a crime like this, you don't deserve that, and you deserve justice. And Gwinnett County Police say the victims could also be outside of the county. Anyone who is a victim should contact their local law enforcement. Reporting from the live desk, Tara Jabbour, Fox 5 News. All right, Tara, thanks.