Robert Leroy Spaulding

Police are on the lookout for this man, who they say escaped home confinement while awaiting trial for child molestation. (Photo courtesy of RI Most Wanted)

Escaped Molester Suspect Vehicle

Robert Leroy Spaulding, who escaped from home confinement while awaiting trial, is thought to have made his getaway in this car. (Photo courtesy of RI Most Wanted)

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Officials search for escaped molester

Suspect awaiting trial while on home confinement

Updated: Tuesday, 08 Jan 2013, 8:15 AM EST
Published : Monday, 07 Jan 2013, 9:54 PM EST

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- Rhode Island State Police are asking for help locating an accused child molester.

According to police, 34-year-old Robert Spaulding is awaiting trial on first-degree child molestation.

In addition, he is charged with two counts of being in violation of the sex offender notification of change of address.

The suspect's last known address was in Johnston, but he has also lived in Burrillville, Glocester, and Woonsocket.

Spaulding escaped from home confinement, in what police believe is a green 1997 Saab.

If you have any information, please contact Rhode Island State Police.

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