WOODLEAF — A Woodleaf man is being sought by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on charges of second-degree forcible rape and kidnapping, according to information provided by the sheriff’s office.

Raheem Christopher Kelly, 24, was last known to be living in the Woodleaf area of western Rowan County. Rowan Sheriff’s detectives began investigating the incident in January. Kelly has several known associates in Salisbury, as well. Kelly is 6 foot 1 and weighs 175 pounds.

Anyone with information about the location of Raheem Kelly is asked to contact Capt. Chad Moose at 704-216-8687, Detective Ryan Barkley at 704-216-8739 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.