SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an Ohio man on sex crime allegations.
Investigators learned that 46-year-old Michael Taylor had traveled to Wichita from Ohio on March 22nd to meet with a 15-year-old girl, according to officer Trevor Macey.
Taylor and the girl had been communicating on an internet platform and agreed to meet in Wichita at a local hotel.
The mother of the 15- year-old contacted Wichita State University police upon realizing that the child was missing. Wichita State Police conducted a check, at which point the child was located on the campus of Wichita State University, accompanied by Taylor.
After police located them, they took Taylor into custody and Wichita State University Police Officers transported both to the Exploited and Missing Child Unit for interviews.
At the time of the incident, it was determined that there was no relationship between Wichita State University and either of the persons involved, according to Macey. At no time was there any threat to the campus community.
The investigation revealed that Taylor had engaged in unlawful sexual activity, and numerous electronic devices were seized from Taylor’s hotel room.
Further investigation is ongoing into multiple violations of state and federal law. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating with the assistance of the local agencies. The case has been turned over to the United States Attorney’s Office.