Florida man was arrested for molestation and sexual battery of several children his WIFE babysat

An Orlando man was arrested on sexual battery charges of four children his wife babysat as police warn there may be more victims.

Timothy Bernard Cooper, 39, was arrested on January 3 on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct, sexual battery, lewd molestation of a victim under 12, and possession of child pornography.

Cooper's wife, who wasn't identified, would watch the children at his Orange County home and allegedly touch them while they were asleep, a police spokesperson told DailyMail.com.

Police said they interviewed four victims leading up to Cooper's arrest and the suspect 'fully confessed' to investigators.

'Unfortunately, Cooper may have had additional victims due to children being babysat within his residence over the past several years,' police said.

Timothy Bernard Cooper, 39, was arrested for sexual battery against minors. Cooper's wife was a babysitter at their Orlando home 

Cooper was arrested in Polk County and is currently serving time at a local jailuntil he is extradited to Orange County

At the time of his arrest, Cooper was working a manager shift at Denny’s restaurant in Polk County.

Police said the investigation started in March 2022 when a mother of a now 12-year-old reported Cooper had touched her daughter inappropriately in 2019, according to WFTV.

The victim held onto the secret until recently when she confessed Cooper approached her while she was asleep on his living room mattress.

Once the victim woke up and told Cooper 'no,' he immediately ran, the news outlet reported. 

The investigation progressed leading into December when investigators uncovered Cooper's three other victims. 

It's unclear if any other victims came forward.

At the time of his arrest, Cooper was working a manager shift at Denny’s restaurant in Davenport

Cooper is currently serving time at Polk County Jail until he is extradited to Orange County where he lives. 

Police are asking parents or guardians of children Cooper's wife watched to come forward if they believe their child was a victim. 

The Orlando Police Department victims unit can be reached at 321-235-5300.