
Texas Says This Guy is Armed, Dangerous and Is a Sex Offender
Texas' Most Wanted Sex Offender: Statewide Manhunt Underway for Michael Scott
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a statewide manhunt for Michael Evan Scott, a convicted high-risk sex offender who is this month’s Featured Fugitive on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted list. Authorities have increased the reward to $4,000 for information leading to his arrest if a tip is received in February 2025.
Who Is Michael Scott?
Scott, 40, from Irving, Texas, is wanted in Dallas County for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements and a probation violation. He is also wanted in Tarrant County for the same offense since April 2024.
Scott has a criminal history dating back to 2005, when he was convicted of three counts of aggravated robbery, serving seven years. In 2016, he was convicted of three counts of indecency with a child by exposure, leading to four years of confinement per count. Most recently, in 2022, he was again convicted of indecency with a child by exposure and sentenced to four years of probation.
Description and Identifying Marks
Michael Scott is described as:
- Height: 6 feet
- Weight: 145 pounds
- Tattoos: Chest, back, and both arms
A photo of Scott and updates on the manhunt can be found on the Texas DPS website.
How to Report Information Anonymously
Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information about Scott’s whereabouts. Texas Crime Stoppers, funded by the Governor’s Public Safety Office, offers cash rewards for tips that lead to arrests. All tips remain completely anonymous, and tipsters are given a unique tip number instead of using their name.
You can report tips through the following methods:
Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
Online: Visit the DPS website, select the fugitive, and click the link under their picture.
Facebook Tip: Click the "SUBMIT A TIP" link in the "About" section of the DPS Facebook page.
Texas DPS Calls for Media Support
The Texas DPS is calling on all media outlets to help spread the word about this dangerous fugitive. If you know something, say something. Scott is considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are working with local law enforcement agencies to track him down.
For the latest updates, visit the Texas DPS website and help keep Texas safe.
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