$1,000 reward for information on a suspected child rapist in Pierce County

Officials with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help in finding an accused child rapist.

Juan Steagall-Martinez, 53 – who also goes by “John” – was charged with one count of first-degree child rape and two counts of child molestation. Pierce County officials alleged he sexually abused three young children at a mobile home park over a year-long period.

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Our investigators need your help to find rape suspect Juan Steagall-Martinez, 53

Fees:
Rape of a child 1st degree (1ct)
Child abuse 1st degree (2 cts)

He was recently seen boarding a bus on Alaska Street near Wapato Park in Tacoma pic.twitter.com/o0FRi4a18x

— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) October 23, 2024

He was last seen boarding a bus near Wapato Park in Tacoma.

He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has short black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees or has information about this person is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip to the Crime Stoppers website. There is a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates

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