Help Needed: Texas Offers $5,000 for Information on Most Wanted

Texas's Most Wanted: Urgent Call for Information

Law enforcement agencies across Texas are once again calling for the public's assistance. This time, their focus is on two individuals topping the list of the state's 10 most wanted fugitives. In an effort to encourage public participation, Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a significantly increased reward of $5,000 for information directly leading to the arrest of either fugitive.

High-Risk Fugitive: Brandon Troy Hartfield

The Texas Department of Public Safety is urgently seeking Brandon Troy Hartfield, a 37-year-old with a last known location in San Antonio. Hartfield has been evading Bexar County authorities since early August 2024. With a history of robbery, aggravated assault, and burglary, he is currently wanted for sexual assault on a child and parole violations. Described as 6’3” tall and weighing approximately 235 lbs, Hartfield has distinctive tattoos on his chest and both arms. A reward of $5,000 is available for any information leading to his arrest.

Seeking Salvador Saucedo Jr.

Salvador Saucedo Jr., also 37, is another high-risk fugitive wanted out of Gonzales County since March 2024. He faces charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact. Saucedo, easily recognizable by tattoos covering his face, neck, chest, arms, and legs, was also charged with harassment by Bryan-College Station Police in May 2024. Standing 5’11” and weighing about 190 lbs, he poses a significant risk to public safety.

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How You Can Help

Crime Stoppers, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement, urges anyone with information about these individuals to come forward. They offer several secure ways to submit tips, ensuring tipster anonymity:

1. Phone: Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477).
2. Online: Visit the DPS website, select the fugitive you have details on, and click the link under their picture to submit a web tip.
3. Social Media: Use the 'Submit a Tip' feature under the 'About' section on the Texas DPS Facebook page.

All tips are processed anonymously, with tipsters provided a unique tip number instead of using their names.

A Call to Action

The safety of our communities hangs in the balance. As I often say, if you know something, say something, but remain anonymous. Do not attempt to approach these dangerous individuals. Texas law enforcement is grateful for any information you can provide to help ensure these fugitives are brought to justice.