Tulare County sheriff’s deputies reported at 8:30 a.m. Monday to Pixley Elementary School in response to a child abuse report.

The victim, 7, reported that her stepfather had abused her at 10 p.m. Sunday, leaving her with nonlife-threatening but visible injuries.

The suspect, who is also wanted for a felony warrant, fled before deputies arrived at his residence.

The victim was placed with Child Welfare Services during the investigation.

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