A Tampa man is accused of sexually assaulting two children under the age of 12.

Robert Howard,29, was arrested for sexual battery on March 31 and booked into the Seminole County Jail.

Deputies say two victims came forward saying, Howard was a family friend and committed sexual battery on them four years ago at a home in the Citrus Park Area.

Detectives with the sheriff’s office coordinated with the Lake Mary Police Department in Seminole County. Police were able to locate and arrest Howard at his parent’s house.

Howard has been charged with four counts of Sexual Battery/Lewd and Lascivious Molestation.