A sexually violent predator convicted of molesting a child is now residing in Colorado Springs.

As required by law, Colorado Springs police notified the public Tuesday that 29-year-old Mario Gutierrez will be living at 2706 Northridge Drive in Colorado Springs. He is one of 16 sexually violent predators registered with the Colorado Springs Police Department and living in the city.

Last year, Gutierrez was convicted of sexual assault on a child and sexual assault-overcome victim's will. He is currently on supervised release.

He has a lengthy prior criminal history including a third-degree assault conviction in 2009.

Gutierrez is described as Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 50foot-6 and 155 pounds.

Anyone with questions can contact Detective Rob Meredith of the Colorado Springs Police Department Registered Sex Offender Unit at 719-444-7665 or Detective Nancy Gifford at 719-444-7672.