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Police: Man accused of violent assault in Renton is on the run

Feb 24, 2015, 3:10 PM | Updated: 3:44 pm

Shad Johnson is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in downtown Renton. (Photo courtesy of the ...

Shad Johnson is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in downtown Renton. (Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

A man accused of a violent, sexual assault in downtown Renton is on the run and police are asking for help tracking him down.

Shad Johnson, 42, allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend in the espresso stand she was working in Feb. 17.

“[He’s] accused of a fairly horrific assault and rape…,” said Renton Police Detective Robert Onishi.

The assault occurred when Johnson’s ex was just opening the stand for business, according to police.

Johnson, a white male, was last seen driving a red 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck and may be headed to California.

Investigators say Johnson is also wanted on a Federal probation violation and should be considered dangerous.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to Johnson’s arrest and conviction.

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