The wanted criminal Tavarus Maurice Simpson will appear on the show 'America's Most Wanted' tonight. Simpson is wanted by CMPD for committing a heinous crime against a family in Charlotte on December 5, 2006.Police say Simpson broke into a home with a man, woman and their 17-year old daughter inside. The man spotted Simpson and struggled with him until Tavarus Simpson beat him unconscious with a gun.
Simpson found the women in the house and led them to the master bedroom at gunpoint. Simpson raped the 17-year old girl in front of her mother, robbed the family and ran out the door.
Investigators believe that Simpson could still be in North Carolina, but also think he may have fled to York County, S.C. Although he is known to wear his hair in braids, he might have shaved his head. Police also report that he has access to a white Tahoe SUV and a green Cadillac Deville, but could be in any vehicle.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Tavarus Simpson, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.