Wanted child rape suspect from Midland believed to be in Tacoma

MIDLAND, Wash. — Authorities need your help locating a suspected Midland child rapist believed to be in the Tacoma area.

Juan Steagall-Martinez, 51, has warrants for his felony first-degree child rape and two counts of first-degree child molestation.

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said Steagall-Martinez was employed as a maintenance worker for a Midland mobile home park where he sexually abused three young children over a period of a year.

Investigators believe the 51-year-old is in the Tacoma area but fear he may attempt to flee to Mexico.

Officials are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to Steagall-Martinez’s arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. The public can submit tips about the case through the P3 Tips app, the Crime Stoppers website, or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS.

WANTED: Child rape suspect Juan Steagall-Martinez, 51

Steagall-Martinez was employed as a maintenance worker for a Midland mobile home park where he sexually abused three young children over a period of a year

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— Pierce Co-Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) September 26, 2022

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