Surprise Police Arrest Man on Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges, Seek Possible Additional Victims

SURPRISE, AZ — Surprise Police Department officers have arrested a man on multiple child sex crime charges and are actively investigating whether there may be additional victims, according to the department.

Corey Pattakos, 37, was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with a child sex crimes case, police said. During the investigation, detectives served search warrants and thoroughly analyzed both physical and digital evidence, according to the department. That work led authorities to identify Pattakos as a suspect.

Details surrounding the case, including what first drew police attention to Pattakos, remain limited. Documents related to his arrest have been sealed by court officials, so the full scope of the investigation is not yet public.

Police are now asking the public for help identifying anyone else who may have been a victim of Pattakos.

"The Surprise Police Department is committed to thoroughly investigating allegations involving crimes against children while protecting the privacy and dignity of victims," the department said in a news release.

Pattakos was booked on charges of:

• Sexual exploitation of a minor
• Sexual conduct with a minor
• Aggravated luring of a minor for sexual exploitation
• Luring of a minor for sexual exploitation

He is being held on a $500,000 bond.

Anyone with information about Pattakos or who may know of a possible victim is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency or Surprise police directly. Tipsters can call (623) 222-TIPS (8477) or email crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.