BELLINGHAM, WA – The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspected child rapist.

They say Joshua Staton is wanted for multiple counts of sexual assault against children.

He’s also accused of providing alcohol to minors.

The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into Staton stems from a previous investigation in Dec. 2022.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office tip line at 360-778-6663.

For more information, visit the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.