Florida deputies seek man wanted for rape

David Deine Sr. last seen in Hernando County

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted for sexually battering someone using physical force.

David Deine Sr., 41, was last seen on Thursday in the Spring Hill area of Florida.

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He is wanted on the following felony warrants: sexual battery with physical force, battery/strangulation, sexual battery (victim over 12).

He is reportedly driving a 2008 blue Suzuki Forenza with FL tag GEE-D86 (similar vehicle shown).

Deine is a white male, 5'7" and 165 lbs., bald with brown eyes.

He may be attempting to travel to Miami, New York (Brooklyn, Bronx and Kings County) or California, where he has friends and family.

If you see Deine, do not approach him. 

You can call the Hernando County Sheriff's Office at 352-754-6830 or your local law enforcement agency.