(Updated 10/27) The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that a District Court has revoked the pre-trial release (PTR) of a man charged with three counts of Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree, and that man is on the run. The order for 35-year old Ben Reece, of New Market, was revoked for violation of terms of his release. On April 4th, 2017, Reece was released on a $25,000 cash bond. His last known address was a trailer park just outside of Shenandoah behind the old Highway 59 motel. He was last seen there at around 12:30-p.m., Thursday. Authorities believe Reece got a tip that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, and cut off his tracking ankle bracelet just before Noon Thursday.

Reece may be operating a gray 2010 Mercury Mariner (Iowa License Plate ENL 844) or a white 2006 GMC Sierra (Iowa License Plate ENL 843) and was last seen in Shenandoah near the 59er Campground at approximately 12:30-p.m., Thursday. Reece is described as a white male, 6-feet tall, weighing about 225-pounds. He has thin blonde hair. If you see him, call 911 immediately or the Shenandoah Police Department at 712-246-3512. Citizens are advised NOT to attempt to apprehend any individuals on their own.

Ben Reece (Photo1)

Ben Reece (Photo2)