Wanted Suspect: Reward of up to $1,000

 Mario Kevin Chavez 

***Also known as Mario Ruiz*** 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers is working with investigators from the San Diego Regional Fraud Task Force and asking for assistance from the public in locating Mario Chavez. Chavez is wanted in connection with a series of crimes involving the passing of counterfeit U.S. currency throughout San Diego County. Chavez targets sellers offering mobile phones for sale on sites such as “Offer Up”, “Let Go” and classified ads posted on “Craigslist”. Chavez makes contact with the seller through the app or by texting. Chavez will agree to a price and pays for the mobile device in cash. In most cases, the victim does not discover the money they received from Chavez was counterfeit until after Chavez has already left with the device. Chavez is known to use force or flee if confronted by a seller. 

Mario Kevin Chavez is a Hispanic male, 27-years-old, 6’3” tall, weighs 295 lbs., and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on the location of Chavez should call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

Blanca Estella Montano

DOB 8-25-1983 (34 years old)
Hispanic female
5’3” 185 lbs
Brown hair/ brown eyes

Blanca Estella Montano has 2 felony warrants with a total of $111, 000 bail. First warrant is for identity theft; second warrant is felony transportation of a controlled substance.

Criminal history includes: burglary, escaping jail, battery, credit card fraud, transportation of controlled substance, and identity theft.

She is known to frequent the East County but also has ties to Escondido.

Edward Galvez Flores

DOB  5/6/1963  (54) 
Filipino male
Black hair  brown eyes
5’4” tall  190 lbs.

Edward Flores is wanted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for violating the terms and conditions of his parole (no bail).  Flores is on parole for failing to register as a sex offender.  Flores has previous convictions for parole violations, failing to register as a sex offender, indecent exposure, and narcotics possession.  Flores is known to frequent El Cajon, Imperial Beach, and the Paradise Hills area of San Diego.

Mustafe Mohamud

Black male
Black hair/ Brown eyes
6’2” tall / 165 lbs.
DOB 01-01-1986 (31 years old)

Mustafe Mohamud is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force on a no bail robbery arrest warrant.

He has one prior criminal conviction for robbery and is known to frequent Lemon Grove and the mid-city area of San Diego.

Unknown Suspects Wanted for Burglary Series

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered  

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Northeastern and Eastern Divisions, along with investigators from the La Mesa Police Department, are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating three suspects who are wanted for a series of residential burglaries. 

On August 13, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m., an unknown female rang the doorbell of a residence located in the 6300 block of Glenmont Street, in the Del Cerro area of San Diego. No one answered the front door. Two unknown males broke a rear sliding glass door, entered the home, and stole several items.   

Later that same day, at 4:30 p.m., the same female rang the doorbell of a residence located in the 5700 block of Jackson Drive, in La Mesa. The female asked the homeowner if “Tony” lived there. The homeowner told the female that she had the wrong house. The homeowner left the house and returned several hours later to discover his rear sliding glass door was shattered and three bedrooms had been ransacked. The suspects stole over $7,600 worth of jewelry and miscellaneous items. 

On August 29, 2017, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the same female and two males burglarized a residence in the 13000 block of Calderon Road in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego. The suspects gained entry into the house by breaking a rear sliding glass door. The suspects stole numerous high end purses totaling over $10,000 in value.   

Suspect’s Description: 

The female suspect is described as Asian, in her 20’s, thin build, wears large black frame glasses, long bright green painted fingernails, and has a tattoo on her left forearm. 

Both male suspects are described as being Black, in their 20’s, approximately 5’8” tall, and had thin builds. The suspects are seen using a black Chrysler 200 with paper plates. The suspects may also be using a four-door white Mercedes.  

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Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or cell phone app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. 

• Media inquiries about this case or Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov

Alan Jesus Pliego

DOB 10-23-94  (23)
Hispanic male
Black hair  brown eyes
5’7” tall  155 lbs.

Alan Pliego is wanted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for violating the terms and conditions of his parole. Pliego is currently on parole for auto theft. Pliego has previous convictions for auto theft, burglary, robbery, and parole violation.  Pliego is known to frequent the Mid-City area of San Diego.

Sergio Enrique Michel

DOB 3-6-97 (20)
Hispanic male
5-10  233 lbs.
Black hair  brown eyes

Sergio Michel is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony warrant ($ 1,000,000) for his arrest.  The warrant is for attempted murder.  Michel is known to frequent the North County area.

Keith Lamar Rogers

DOB  8-6-1973  (44)
Black male
Black hair  brown eyes
6-2  190 lbs.

Keith Rogers is wanted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for violating the terms and conditions of his parole (no bail).  Rogers is currently on parole for failing to register as a sex offender.  Rogers has previous convictions for parole violations, indecent exposure, battery, and stalking.  Rogers is known to use the trolley and frequents the trolley stops near the Mission Valley mall, Fashion Valley Mall, Horton Plaza, and in Southeastern San Diego.

Bartolome Robles Rojas

DOB  9/8/75  (42)
Hispanic male
5-6  145 lbs.
Brown hair  brown eyes

Bartolome Rojas is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony warrant ($2,000,000 bail) for his arrest. The warrant is for having lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. Rojas is believed to be a transient in the Poway area.

Lucas Stephen Desmond

DOB8/26/1991(26)
White male
6-4 185 lbs.
Red hair and brown eyes

Lucas Desmond is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony warrant ($ 100,000) for his arrest.  The warrant is for felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of a controlled substance while being armed.  Desmond has previous convictions for auto theft, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, and grand theft.  Desmond is known to frequent the Oceanside and Vista area.

Esteban Ramirez Aguilar

 San Diego County Crime Stoppers is working with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Fugitive Task Force to find and arrest 29-year-old Esteban Ramirez Aguilar.  He has two no bail felony arrest warrants for assault with a deadly weapon and DUI.  He has a prior conviction for DUI.

Esteban Ramirez Aguilar is a Hispanic male, standing 5’8” tall and weighing about 150 lbs.  He has black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the North County area of San Diego.

Anyone with information on the location of this suspect should call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up $1,000 to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Information on how to send webs tips and mobile app tips can be found on www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

Anthony James Porter

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Anthony James Porter
DOB 6-28-90(27)
White male
5-9150 lbs.
Brown hairbrown eyes

Anthony Porter is wanted by the California Parole Apprehension Team for violating the terms and conditions of his parole.  Porter is considered a parolee at large.  Porter is currently on parole from a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon.  Porter has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft, possession of a dangerous weapon, and violation of parole.  Porter is known to frequent the Escondido area.

Eddie Candelario Torres

DOB:  10/21/1983(33)
Hispanic male
5-7150 lbs.
Black hairbrown eyes

Eddie Torres is wanted by the California Parole Apprehension Team for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of his parole.  Torres is considered a parolee at large.  Torres is currently on parole from a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.   Torres has previous convictions for narcotics possession, resisting arrest, possession of a dangerous weapon, stolen vehicle, multiple DUI’s, and multiple parole violations.  Torres frequents the North County area. 

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the driver that struck a pedestrian in the Claremont area of San Diego. 

On April 30, 2017, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a 37-year-old woman was struck by a black Honda Civic, while legally crossing the intersection of 5200 Mt. Edna Drive and 4200 Genesee Avenue. The driver momentarily stopped his black Honda Civic along the west curb line, 4200 Genesee Avenue, facing south. He approached the victim and witnesses, but then got back inside his car, and drove away southbound on Genesee Avenue.  The victim suffered serious injuries.  

The hit and run driver was described as a White male, with blue eyes and short blond hair. He was described as being in his 40s to 50s, standing about 5’9” tall, and weighing between 180 to 200 lbs. He was last seen wearing a blue or gray T-shirt, with an emblem on his left chest, cargo shorts with a green stripe, and tennis shoes. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7808 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or cell phone tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.  

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Sergeant V. Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or via email at vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov  
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Adriana Uribe at (619) 531-1547 or email at adriana.uribe@sdsheriff.org or SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Jeffrey Vaatausili Ia

Jeffrey Vaatausili Ia
DOB8-26-85(31)
Pacific Islander male
Brown hair and brown eyes
5-11190 lbs

Jeffrey Ia is wanted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for violating the terms and conditions of his parole.  Ia is considered a parolee at large.  Ia is on parole from a previous conviction for an assault with a deadly weapon.  Ia used to frequent the Mira Mesa are of San Diego.

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assault

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for a sexual assault in the Encanto area.

On May 21, 2017, at approximately 8:40 a.m., an unknown adult male suspect entered a motor home, which was parked in a driveway of a residence located in the 500 block of 60th Street, in San Diego. The adult female victim woke up and saw the suspect standing over her. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim. The victim screamed and pushed the suspect away from her. The suspect left the motorhome and fled the area on foot.  

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Suspect Description:

The suspect is described as a Black male, mid 20’s, 5’8” to 5’9” tall, weighing 180 to 190 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Sex Crime Unit at (619) 531-2210 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.  Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to SDPD Sex Crimes Unit Lieutenant Brent Williams at (619) 531-2686 or email at blwilliams@pd.sandiego.gov
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov

Trisha Jean Sims

DOB10-18-1974(42)
White female
5-0145 lbs
Brown hairbrown eyes

Trisha Sims is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for four separate outstanding felony warrants totaling $222,220.00. The warrants are for child cruelty, credit card fraud, possession of controlled substances for sale, and grand theft.  Sims has previous convictions for possession of controlled substance for sale and for DUI.  Sims is known to frequent the Ramona and Poway area.

Wanted: Bobby Luca

DOB 9/30/1962 (54)
White male
5-9165 lbs
White hair brown eyes

Bobby Luca is wanted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for violating the terms and conditions of his parole.  Luca is currently on parole for failing to register as a sex offender.  Luca has multiple previous convictions for failing to register as a sex offender along with multiple parole violations.  Luca also has past convictions for criminal threats and assault.  Luca is considered armed and dangerous.  Luca frequents the Pacific Beach area of San Diego.

Unknown Suspect Wanted for Bank Robbery

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the FBI are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery in San Diego. 

On June 5, 2017, at approximately 11:00 am, a male suspect walked into the Union Bank, located at 6010 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego and presented a demand note to a bank teller.  The demand note indicated that he had a gun. The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and have him an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect fled the bank on foot.

Suspect’s Description:
The robber is described as an African-American male, with braided hair, standing approximately 6'00", with a stocky build. The robber was last seen wearing a tan jacket, with a plaid shirt, and unknown type of pants. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.  Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.   Anonymous email and text messages can be sent via www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to SA Davene Butler at (858) 320-8302, or email at Davene.Butler@ic.fbi.gov 
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Adriana Uribe at (619) 531-1547 or email at adriana.uribe@sdsheriff.org      

Adrian Rached Merritt

Adrian Rached Merritt
DOB 7-11-1991 (25 years old)
Black male
Black hair/ Brown eyes
5’10” tall/ weighs 135 lbs

Adrian Merritt has a $100,000 felony warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Domestic Violence.

He is known to frequent the City of San Diego.