VALDOSTA, Ga. () — The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) is seeking assistance in locating a wanted man for battery and child cruelty.

Freddie Moore is wanted for aggravated battery and two counts of cruelty to children in the first degree. His location is unknown and he has not cooperated in the investigation.

On June 18, VPD responded to a call about possible child abuse. Two three-week-old twins had injuries that prompted treatment from the hospital.

The mother of the children was arrested for two counts of cruelty to children in the first degree (felony). Detectives have obtained warrants for Moore, who is the father of the children.

One of the twins was treated and released from the hospital, while the other has been stabilized but remains in critical condition.

Police Chief Leslie Manahan said, “The injuries that these poor babies had were horrific.  The fact that someone could harm small children in this manner is unimaginable.  We hope that citizens will help us find this abuser, so he can be held accountable for his actions.”

The VPD is asking for the public’s help in locating Moore. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911, contacts the VPD Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145, the crime tip line at 229-293-3091 or file a tip online at valdostacity.com/police-department