Bay area authorities are looking for a man they said hit a woman in the face and head, tied her up and sexually battered her.

  • Brian Carl Dehart sought by Pasco officials
  • He is accused of hitting woman, sexually battering her
  • Anyone with information asked to call Crime Stoppers

Brian Carl Dehart, 52, was last seen after the incident Thursday on Van Doren Avenue in New Port Richey, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

He was wearing a gray, sleeveless shirt, and detectives said he may be armed.

He is 6 foot 1 inch tall and weighs about 215 pounds with brown hair and eyes and several tattoos.

Dehart faces charges that include sexual battery, false imprisonment and domestic violence battery.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to his arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).