Harris County deputies are asking for the public’s help to find Reginald Dewayne Patt Jr., 35, who is wanted on multiple active felony warrants. The charges listed in the warrants include indecency with a child, burglary with intent to commit a felony, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators describe Patt as a Black male about 6 feet tall and 190 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He is believed to frequent the FM 1960 corridor and the Cypress Station area.
In a public notice, the sheriff’s office urged anyone with information to call the Violent Crimes Unit at (713) 221-6000 and warned residents not to approach or attempt to detain Patt if they spot him, per the release. The notice listing the charges and suspect description was distributed to media and community partners and is available via Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say Patt is believed to be homeless and may move through northwest Harris County neighborhoods where he has been seen before.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at Crime Stoppers of Houston, which works with law enforcement to handle anonymous tips and possible rewards. Those who prefer to reach the sheriff’s office directly can use HCSO’s non-emergency line at (713) 221-6000 or consult the department’s contact page for media and public information. Tipsters who provide information that leads to an arrest or the filing of felony charges may be eligible for a cash reward.
Charges and What They Mean
Under state law, indecency with a child is defined and penalized in Texas Penal Code, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is codified at Texas Penal Code; both carry felony exposure and serious penalties. Burglary with intent to commit a felony is likewise charged as a felony depending on the facts of the case.
Investigators say the search for Patt is ongoing and urge anyone who believes they have seen him to call 911 immediately or contact the HCSO Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers with information. For non-emergencies and additional contact details, visit the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies reiterate: do not approach or try to detain a person matching this description—let law enforcement handle the encounter.
