Man wanted by FBI for 23 years turns self in to Oregon City police

OREGON CITY, Ore. (CNN) – After 23 years on the run, a man wanted for sexually assaulting young girls has turned himself in.

62-year-old Arthur Silsbee walked into the Oregon City police department Friday and surrendered.

It is not clear why.

Police said he sexually assaulted multiple girls between the ages of 8 and 10 in the mid-90s.

He’s facing several charges.

The FBI said Silsbee knew his victims through babysitting or taking them to events.

Silsbee is expected to make his first court appearance Monday.

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