Chester County Fugitive Sought in Child Sex Crime Case

Elias Zavala-Torres
Elias Zavala-Torres /Submitted Image

LANDENBERG, PA — Southern Chester County Regional Police are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges involving alleged offenses against a minor in New Garden Township.

According to police, an active arrest warrant has been issued for 52-year-old Elias Zavala-Torres in connection with incidents investigated in New Garden Township.

Investigators reported Zavala-Torres is charged with indecent assault, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor, endangering the welfare of children, obscene and other sexual materials and performances, and related offenses.

Police described Zavala-Torres as a Hispanic male standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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The arrest warrant was issued May 13, according to investigators.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Zavala-Torres is asked to contact Southern Chester County Regional Police at (610) 268-3171 or call 911. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through https://www.sccrpd.org.

All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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