Jackson County authorities issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a man accused of abusing a 1-year-old.

Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum said Justin Michael Taylor was wanted for allegedly abusing the child June 29 “while being left alone in his care.” 

The charges include aggravated assault, aggravated battery and first-degree child cruelty.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigator at 706-387-6057, ctimms@jacksoncountysheriff.us or call 911.