Police seek for Durham man wanted in 4 sexual assault cases

Saturday, April 5, 2025 6:23PM
Police seek for Durham man wanted in 4 sexual assault cases
Investigators say they believe there could be more victims linked to these cases.

DURHAM, N.C. -- Durham police are seeking the public's help finding a man, who is a suspect in several sexual assault cases.

Kendrick Lynn Yates, 35, of Durham is wanted in four sexual assault cases. He has been charged:

  • 2 counts of Statutory Rape of a Child by an Adult
  • 1 count of Statutory Sex Offense with a Child by an Adult
  • 3 counts of Second-Degree Forcible Rape
  • 2 counts of Second-Degree Forcible Sexual Offense

Kendrick Lynn Yates, 35, of Durham is wanted in four sexual assault cases.
Kendrick Lynn Yates, 35, of Durham is wanted in four sexual assault cases.
Durham Police Department

Investigators say they believe there could be more victims linked to these cases.

These cases are still under investigation, and no further details will be released at this time.

If you have been a victim or if you have any information on these cases, contact Investigator C. Park at 919-560-4440 ext. 29321. You can also submit a CrimeStoppers tip online at durhamcrimestoppers.org or call (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.