NEW PHOTOS RELEASED OF ESCAPED INMATE
(Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice)
Authorities have released new photos of a missing convict who remains at large after escaping from a prison transport bus on May 12th in Leon County.
Last week, the U.S. Marshals Service shared photos of Gonzalo Lopez’s tattoos on his back, chest, stomach and arms. Lopez was able to break free of his restraints on the bus before stabbing the driver and fleeing on foot after the bus crashed near Centerville. He was last seen running into the woods off Highway 7.
Lopez is 46 and is described as a white or Hispanic male. He stands approximately 6 feet tall and is 185 pounds.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office has issued warrants for Lopez’s arrest for escape and aggravated assault against a public servant.
According to the U.S. Marshals, Lopez is affiliated with the Mexican Mafia and has ties to the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio. He should be considered armed and extremely dangerous, and anyone who sees him should call 911 and not approach.
A combined reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to Lopez’s capture. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Office of Inspector General CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-832-8477 or 936-437-5171. Tips can also be submitted to the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102.