Man accused of sexually assaulting 2 teens in Pennsylvania arrested in New York

A man accused of lying about his age to meet teen girls online who he then met and sexually assaulted in Pennsylvania was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.

Dijaini Brown, 28, is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in Lancaster County and a 14-year-old just two days later in Horsham Township, authorities said.

What we know:

Investigators say Brown was arrested while staying with family members in Yonkers, New York after spending nearly four months on the run.

Investigators allege Brown lied about his ager to meet his victims through "friend finder apps," and sexually assaulted them inside his vehicle.

Dijani Brown, 28, was arrested by US Marshals in New York

Brown is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in Lancaster County on Oct. 14, and a 14-year-old in Horsham Township two days later.

An arrest warrant was issued in Montgomery County in November, and in Lancaster County in January, with Brown failing to turn himself in.

What they're saying:

U.S. Marshal Supervisory Deputy Robert Clark said Brown's arrest "removes a sexual predator from the community."

"The arrest of Dijani Brown removes a sexual predator from the community and underscores the seriousness with which the Marshals service treats warrants involving children," Clark said.

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