Police: Girl sexually abused at Birmingham church

By Meg Pace
WVTM
August 23, 2015

http://www.wvtm13.com/news/Police-Girl-sexually-abused-at-Birmingham-church/34876420

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —Birmingham police are investigating the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl at a local church.

A man entered the Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church around 11:45 Sunday morning. Once inside, the suspect entered a ladies restroom. Police said that's when the suspect encountered a 14-year-old girl and sexually abused her by touching her private areas.

Church members told WVTM 13 News that no one at the church recognized the suspect. They said he ran out of the building after the assault.

"Why would you mess with a child?" one church member, who asked not to be identified, said.

"You're supposed to be safe in church," said another church member.

Detectives questioned a person of interest in the case. Police said the person of interest was released to another law enforcement agency on an unrelated outstanding felony warrant.

The investigation continues.