McAllen police seek sex offender who failed to register

McALLEN — An arrest warrant has been issued for Cruz Sanchez for failure to register as a sex offender, a third-degree felony, in McAllen Municipal Court.

Cruz Sanchez is required by law to register as a sex offender for life, as he was convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault in Illinois.

Sanchez is described as a Hispanic male, 38 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 200 pounds, black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information as to the suspect’s whereabouts, or has information is urged to call McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-TIPS (8477).