An illegal immigrant has been accused of raping a 6-year old girl.

The sex crimes unit of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has arrested Armando Sifuentes.

Detectives say he admitted during questioning that he sexually assaulted the child twice.

MCSO was alerted to the case when the victim was taken to a hospital late Sunday night showing signs of sexual assault.

Sifuentes is charged with one count of child molestation and one count of sexual contact with a minor.