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Pinellas Park man arrested for sexual activity with a minor

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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL -

Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested 34-year-old Christopher Aaron Smith of Pinellas Park who engaged a child in sexual activity on at least three occasions.

According to detectives, the investigation began after the victim's parents discovered Smith in the victim's bed.  Detectives say when the parents made the discovery, Smith jumped out of the back window of the home and fled. The parents called 911 and deputies responded.

Through an investigation detectives determined that Smith engaged the minor in sexual activity on at least three occasions. On Wednesday Smith voluntarily responded to an interview with detectives. Detectives say Smith admitted to the crimes.  Authorities say he was arrested for three-counts unlawful sexual activity with a minor and transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.  Additional charges are pending.

Detectives ask anyone with additional information that may assist in this investigation to contact Detective Mark Kolenda of the Crimes Against Children Unit at 727-582-6200; or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

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