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Accused child predator arrested, cash bond set

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The U.S. Marshals have captured a suspected child predator in California, ending a multi-state manhunt.

According to a press release, on Sept. 27, 2018, an arrest warrant was issued for Tommy Siqueiro III, 36, by the Round Valley Justice Court of Apache County.

The arrest warrant was for multiple counts of child prostitution, sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual conduct with a minor. The arrest warrant stems from alleged incidents in which Siqueiro knowingly solicited sex from underage girls in Springerville.

His bond was set at $15 million, cash only.

The U.S Marshals Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force worked in close coordination with the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the Springerville Police Department to track Siqueiro to the San Bruno area. 

He was arrested at a business in San Bruno on Tuesday where he was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Jail. He is awaiting extradition to Apache County.