Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Woodstock man wanted on rape charge in Cherokee County

Allan Morales-Santoyo

Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Allan Morales-Santoyo
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June 30, 2020

A Cherokee County man is wanted after being accused of raping an acquaintance, authorities said.

Allan Morales-Santoyo, 28, is wanted on a rape charge in connection with the Monday incident, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged rape took place in Morales-Santoyo’s house, which is in the unincorporated Woodstock area.

No other information on the rape allegation was provided.

Morales-Santoyo was last seen near Arnold Mill Road at North Arnold Mill Road about 1 p.m. Monday, the sheriff’s office said. He was riding a yellow street bicycle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 770-928-0239.

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