U.S. Marshals searching for Missouri man charged with statutory rape, possession of child pornography

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The U.S. Marshals is seeking the public's help in locating a Clinton, Missouri, man charged with sexual crimes against minors in four different counties.

Steven Andrew Bowman is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service on multiple felony charges in Missouri, including sexual assault — sodomy, seven counts of possession of child pornography and three counts of statutory rape, according to a release from the agency and the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Thursday.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office has been working with U.S. Marshal Service, Henry County Sheriff's Office, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and the Clinton Police Department for more than two years to locate and take Bowman into custody.

The U.S. Marshal's Service is now offering a cash award for information leading to Bowman's arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the U.S. Marshal's or local law enforcement immediately.

Bowman is approximately 5' 10" with black hair, brown eyes and weighs 250 pounds. Bowman has likely attempted to change his appearance, and may have gained or lost weight, changed his hair style or length and may have grown or shaved his facial hair. 

Bowman's criminal charges are issued by several law enforcement departments, including Bates County, Henry County, St. Clair County and the Clinton Police Department. All warrants are for sexual crimes against minors and society.

Investigative Contacts:

• Task Force Officer Paul Thilges: (816)-645-4013
• Task Force Officer Chris Scott: (816)-830-9042
• Deputy Marshal Scott Hill: (816)-890-0032
• U.S. Marshal Service/Kansas City: (816)-512-2025