Officials said a man suspected of biting a young girl is an illegal immigrant.

Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams said the girl's mother reported seeing strange marks on the child's upper arm, shoulder and thigh.

Authorities believe her boyfriend, Clemente Ornelas Bustos, bit the girl numerous times.

Police said Bustos is an illegal immigrant from Mexico, and this is the second time he snuck into the U.S.

Williams said, "She's just a sweet little girl and it saddens my heart this goes on. Hopefully, we can get (Bustos) out of here."

Bustos remains in the Carroll County Jail on child endangerment charges. Williams said Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered a 48-hour hold on Bustos and he will be deported.

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-Renee Cardelli & Allison Latos, NEWS9