Authorities in Texas have escalated their search for a Converse teenager, putting him on the state's list of top 10 most wanted fugitives. As reported by CBS Austin, Joseph Joshua Harris, 18, is vehemently sought since February 24 for charges including capital murder by terror threat and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighing around 150 pounds, Harris is not only wanted for the recent capital murder charge but also has a history riddled with criminal offences. "Officials say Harris has been arrested and charged before as an adult for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft of a firearm, evading arrest/detention, unlawful carrying of a weapon, vehicle burglary, and engaging in organized criminal activity," News 4 San Antonio disclosed.
Deemed armed and dangerous by law enforcement, the Texas Department of Public Safety encourages anyone with information to approach with caution. To aid in his apprehension, Texas Crime Stoppers is putting forward a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Harris's arrest. Maintaining anonymity for informants, the agency has set up a hotline at 1-800-252-8477 and an online portal for tips submission.
The community, meanwhile, stays alert knowing that a wanted individual roams potentially among them. Details on the circumstances behind Harris's capital murder charge have not been publicly released, with only the specter of violence that accompanies such classification suggesting the weight of the actions at his heels.
