A fugitive sex offender considered Detroit's “most wanted” since 2018 was arrested in Burien, Washington, on Tuesday following a manhunt by law enforcement.
Cory Alan Olson, who used several aliases while on the run, had been evading police while living in the Washington area before being caught by King County Sheriff's detectives, according to Fox 13.
Olson had been using the name “Randall,” which matched the name of a person from Kansas whose identity was compromised while Olson was working temporary jobs in Washington state. Kansas authorities notified Washington state officials after the individual in Kansas was questioned about unpaid taxes on income earned elsewhere, prompting further investigation.
“I love the puzzle of finding myself,” Detective Riley Myklebust, who played a key role in Olson's capture, told Fox 13.
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Cory Alan Olson has been Detroit's “most wanted” player since 2018. (King County Sheriff's Office)
Myklebust said he faced significant challenges while investigating identity theft cases.
“After about a week of going through over 10 addresses and years of records, I couldn't figure out who this guy was, and that was a clue, because I can usually figure that out,” he said.
Detectives discovered Olson as he was getting into his car at a new job in Burien. Police attempted to stop him when Olson pushed a sergeant and drove off. But he was caught a short time later by Myklebust, who was chasing him in a minivan.
Fingerprints confirmed Olson's identity, although he still refused to admit who he was.
Cory Alan Olson was using several aliases while on the run. (iStock)
“What did he say? He wouldn't give up,” Myklebust said.
Olson's criminal record includes sexually assaulting a teenage girl and evading arrest by injuring an officer in a car crash. He later moved to Washington state, where he was charged with another sexual assault against a person with special needs.
During his arraignment on identity theft, impersonation and multiple forgery charges, Olson's attorney sought to protect his identity, which was granted by the court, Fox 13 reported.
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Fingerprints confirmed Olson's identity, although he still refused to admit who he was. (iStock)
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Police have stressed the importance of public recognition because of his history of repeated sexual offenses. Olsen was a frequent karaoke bar hanger and presented himself as a wealthy investor with a military background and often targeted women with teenage daughters, according to Fox 13.
Detectives noted his presence in several communities, including Issaquah, downtown Seattle, Puyallup and Olympia, the outlet reported. They said he used several names besides Randall, including Josiah, Payton and Nikko, with the last names Arb or Cadaa.
Anyone who has been a victim of Olson is urged to contact police.
