Houston Crime Stoppers is asking the public to help track down Jose Damian Aguilar Rodriguez, labeling him a wanted fugitive and putting up a cash reward for information that leads to his arrest. The call for help went out Wednesday on the nonprofit’s official X account, where the group reminded residents they can reach investigators anonymously at any hour. Tipsters are told they never have to give their names, and officials are stressing that anyone who spots the man should contact law enforcement rather than try to confront him.
Crime Stoppers' Alert
In its wanted notice on social media, Crime Stoppers HOU named Jose Damian Aguilar Rodriguez and urged anyone with a lead to call the organization’s tip line, according to the post on X. The alert tags the Houston Police Department and notes that callers may qualify for a cash reward. As with the group’s other public notices, the social media post highlights that tips are anonymous and folds in the hashtags #hounews and #anonymous.
How To Submit A Tip
Residents have several ways to pass along information. Crime Stoppers directs people to call 713-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP610 plus their tip to CRIMES (274637), use the Crime Stoppers Houston mobile app, or submit an online form through the group’s website, per Crime Stoppers. The nonprofit emphasizes that tipsters remain anonymous and are given a unique tip number instead of being asked for personal details. Rewards of up to $5,000 are available for information that leads to arrests in felony cases, according to the organization’s guidelines.
Why The Reward Matters
Crime Stoppers' reward program has a track record of helping generate leads in major Houston investigations, and local coverage notes that the nonprofit routinely offers up to $5,000 for actionable information, as reflected in recent reporting from the Houston Chronicle. The group often ends up acting as a bridge between neighbors who know something and investigators who need that missing detail. For law enforcement, anonymous tips can be the break that moves a case forward; for residents, the cash reward is designed to help offset fear of retaliation.
Safety And Legal Reminder
Authorities and state agencies caution that members of the public should never try to detain or arrest a wanted person on their own and should instead call police with any sightings, a standard warning repeated by law enforcement across Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies stress that tips need to go through official channels so investigators can respond safely and properly handle evidence. Anyone with information about Jose Damian Aguilar Rodriguez is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or reach out to Houston police through their usual non-emergency lines if there is no immediate danger.
