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Peoria Police Seek Man Charged with Sexual Assault, Abuse

Peoria Police Department

Peoria police continue to search for a man considered armed and dangerous.

34-year-old Joshua McCall is facing charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.

Police lieutenant Mike Boland says McCall is also accused of making telephone threats to his alleged victim and their family.

Authorities first issued the public assistance plea Saturday. Lieutenant Boland confirmed Monday that McCall remains at large.

Authorities say McCall is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 309-673-9000.

Kristin McHugh is an experienced radio journalist and nonprofit manager. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.