MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa —

A Marshalltown man is facing charges after investigators say he tried to sexually abuse a child.

Javier Perales, 33, of Marshalltown, is accused of attempting to sexually abuse a minor while intoxicated. Court documents say Perales tried to touch a child. When Perales started undressing, the child fled to a room and hid while Perales pleaded with the child to let him in.

Perales is charged with lascivious acts with a child and assault with intent to commit sex abuse.

His next hearing is set for Nov. 25.

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