A Seminole man accused of sexually abusing children in Iowa has been arrested in Pinellas County.
The man, Stewart David Smith, 52, was wanted on a Tama County, Iowa, warrant, authorities said. The crimes began when the girls were 8 years old and continued to present ages of 14 and 16, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Smith previously was required to register as a sex offender, deputies said. He’s not currently required to register, the sheriff’s office said.
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Deputies said Smith admitted to Iowa media that he’s a pedophile.
While living in Iowa, he routinely participated in functions with church youth groups and Girl Scouts, deputies said. In Florida, he lived near a school and church day care, deputies said.
There are not any local charges against Smith, Pinellas deputies said.
Anyone with information about the investigation or potential victims should contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office at (727) 582-6200. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477 or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.
