Crime & Safety

Puyallup Police Looking For Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor

The suspect is also wanted by the state of Colorado for probation violations, police say.

PUYALLUP, WA - Police are asking the public for help locating a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl earlier this month.

Police say that the suspect, Marcus Cordova, might be working in the construction industry in the area, and that he's "known to be transient." However, police say Cordova may no longer be in the area. Cordova, 39, is 6 feet tall, 180 pounds and has brown eyes.

Marcus Cordova
Puyallup Police say Cordova may frequent the Puyallup Tribe lands and works in the local construction industry.

Puyallup Police say the assault happened Nov. 5 while Cordova was staying with the girl's mother. If you have information about Cordova, send tips to Puyallup Police at (253) 770-3343 or tips@ci.puyallup.wa.us.

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