Hays County deputies are in an active search for 30-year-old Albert Anthony Castillo, who they say is wanted in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child and for failing to follow Texas sex-offender registration rules. Investigators list his last known residence as Kyle and describe him as about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 170 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and a noticeable neck tattoo. Authorities are asking anyone who spots him to contact law enforcement and are stressing that people should not try to confront him themselves.
Who Deputies Say They're Looking For
According to the Hays County Sheriff's Office, the suspect is identified as Albert Anthony Castillo, 30, and the ongoing investigation focuses on an alleged sexual assault of a child. As reported by KEYE Austin, deputies also allege that Castillo failed to comply with required sex-offender registration rules. The Sheriff's Office released a bulletin that included a photograph of Castillo for the public and local media.
Details From Local Coverage
The San Antonio Express-News shared the Sheriff's description of Castillo, including his height, weight, neck tattoo, and Kyle address as his last known residence, and noted that deputies are trying to locate him while the investigation continues. The outlet also repeated the Sheriff's request that anyone with information contact investigators through the same phone and tip lines that authorities are circulating. The San Antonio Express-News reported that the Sheriff's Office is treating the case as an active search.
How To Report Tips
People who think they may have seen Castillo or who have information about his whereabouts are asked to contact Detective Wesley Lowe at 512-393-7803 or by emailing [email protected]. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Hays County Crime Stoppers at 800-324-8477. That guidance was published by KEYE Austin and repeated by other local newsrooms. Deputies are urging residents to pass information to investigators, not to try to detain or approach anyone they believe might be the suspect.
Why The Registry Charge Matters
Under Texas law, Chapter 62 requires certain offenders to register with local authorities and keep that information up to date, including where they live and other key details. Article 62.102 makes it a separate criminal offense to ignore or skip those requirements, and that failure can be charged as a felony. The Texas Department of Public Safety explains how the registration program works, including the public database that local agencies use, while the statute itself spells out the possible penalties for noncompliance. For more on the legal framework, see the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas statutes.
Local Context
Hays County has brought several high-profile child sex cases to court in recent years, and Kyle officials have previously debated local rules that would limit where registered offenders can live in order to keep them farther from spots where children typically gather. Local reporting has consistently shown that alleged crimes involving minors sit near the top of the priority list for area law enforcement and prosecutors. For background on those discussions and cases, see coverage from the Hays Free Press and the San Antonio Express-News.
Authorities say the investigation into the alleged assault remains active, and they have not released additional details about the case. For now, they are focused on finding Castillo and are again asking anyone with information to contact law enforcement and to avoid any direct encounter with the suspect.
