An Atmore man has been charged with sex abuse of child less than 12 years of age, according to the Atmore Police Department.

Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that on Oct. 30, 2021, a parent brought his child to the APD in reference to an adult sexually abusing his child.

McMann said the suspect was described as a family friend, Curtis Smith, of Atmore.

McMann said a warrant for Smith’s arrest was issued at the completion of a joint investigation involving the Alabama Department of Human Resources and the APD.

McMann said Smith was charged with sodomy I and sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years of age.