Pennsylvania Man Wanted for Online Solicitation of Baton Rouge Child

Authorities say Harry Delgado communicated with an 11-year-old girl, leading to charges.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and shattered smartphone screen, the cracks and shards casting dramatic shadows under harsh direct flash lighting against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the vulnerability of children online.A shattered digital device symbolizes the fragility of online safety for children in the face of predatory threats.Baton Rouge Today

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are searching for a Pennsylvania man named Harry Delgado, who is wanted on charges of soliciting an 11-year-old Baton Rouge girl online. The investigation is part of a broader trend of increasing reports of online predatory behavior targeting children, with Louisiana on track to hit a record number of cybercrime tips in 2026.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of online predators seeking to exploit children, as social media and internet access have provided new avenues for criminals to target vulnerable youth. It also underscores the critical importance of parental monitoring and education to protect children from these dangers.

The details

According to authorities, Harry Delgado, from Allentown, Pennsylvania, is wanted on charges of communicating with and soliciting an 11-year-old girl in Baton Rouge. The investigation involved the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. National data shows reports to the Cyber Tipline have increased 300% in recent years, with Louisiana on track to receive over 100,000 tips in 2026 alone.

  • In 2026, reports to the Cyber Tipline have increased 300% nationwide.
  • Louisiana is on track to receive over 100,000 cybercrime tips in 2026.

The players

Harry Delgado

A man from Allentown, Pennsylvania, who is wanted on charges of soliciting an 11-year-old Baton Rouge girl online.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that is part of the investigation into Delgado's alleged online solicitation of a child.

Louisiana Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

A specialized task force that is also involved in the investigation of Delgado and the broader trend of online predatory behavior targeting children in Louisiana.

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What they’re saying

“This year, we're already on track to hit probably 100,000 tips. So they are going up very dramatically, very fast. And I think that is because social media has provided all kinds of ways for predators to get access to our kids.”

— Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General

“Nothing, I think, is more important than protecting our children from sex predators. And the increase in access that is provided by social media has created this kind of superhighway to our kids.”

— Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General

“My advice to any parent is if you love your kids, get rid of that internet. There's nothing good about it… I took her phone. I took her game console. I took her tablet. And she still managed to get a hold of one. And she still managed to get taken.”

— Unnamed father, Parent of Zachary teen

What’s next

Authorities are actively searching for Harry Delgado and urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office or the Louisiana Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for increased vigilance and proactive measures to protect children from online predators, as the rise of social media and internet access has created new avenues for criminals to target vulnerable youth. Parents, law enforcement, and policymakers must work together to address this growing threat and ensure the safety of children in the digital age.