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Poinsett Co. Sheriff searches for rape suspect, seeks public assistance

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Christopher Wayne Sparks AKA "Flip", 34, is wanted for rape and child pornography out of Poinsett County. Authorities say he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Christopher Wayne Sparks AKA "Flip", 34, is wanted for rape and child pornography out of Poinsett County. Authorities say he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Authorities are asking for the public to be on the look out for a man wanted for rape and child pornography who is considered armed and dangerous.

According to Jonesboro E-911 today, the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office are looking for Christopher Wayne Sparks. The 34 year old also answers to the name "Flip."

Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said Sparks was last seen fleeing on foot in a rice field south of Harrisburg on Sunday, August 16.

Molder said Sparks has family in the Harrisburg area and around Hardy.

He said not to approach Sparks if he's spotted, but to instead call the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office at 870-578-5411.

Molder said the public can also call local law enforcement or 911.

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