Montana man sought in sexual assault investigation
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GALLATIN COUNTY, Montana (KIFI/KIDK)-The Gallatin County, Montana Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for “Sexual Intercourse Without Consent” investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office said Mitchell Scott Patterson is wanted on an active $100,000 arrest warrant for maintaining an ongoing sexual relationship with a 12-year-old child.
Patterson has ties to Great Falls and Bozeman, Montana, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Oakes, North Dakota.
Patterson is believed to have access to a 2002 Gold Ford Taurus with moderate front-end damage and Montana license plate 222831B.
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Anyone who may locate Patterson or his vehicle should call 911. Do not try to approach him.