Convicted rapist found in Phoenix with runaway teen

A convicted rapist wanted by Minnesota authorities for violating his probation was arrested in Phoenix on Monday afternoon and found with a runaway teen female.

Deputy U.S. Marshals and Arizona authorities tracked down and arrested Johnny Corrales, 27, at a residence in the area of 49th Avenue and Indian School, said Matt Hershey, a U.S. Marshals deputy.

Minnesota officials, along with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, gathered evidence that suggested Corrales may be accompanied by a 16-year-old runaway. The two went missing on August 15 and were believed to have fled to Arizona a short time later, Hershey said.

Officials received a tip that Corrales and the teenager were staying at the home of one of his family members. After setting up brief surveillance in the area, police arrested Corrales and took the girl into custody.

Corrales may face additional charges. He did not register as a sex offender in Phoenix.