Dallas police are asking the public to help track down 33-year-old Alejandro Silva Marines after an infant was reported injured last Tuesday and left in critical condition. Detectives say Marines is wanted in connection with the case and have labeled the charge as 'injury to child, serious bodily injury', tied to case number 030368-2026. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and are reminding residents that anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477).
Police identify suspect and share case details
The Dallas Police Department has identified the suspect as Alejandro Silva Marines, 33, and described him as 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Detectives say Marines is wanted on a charge of 'injury to child, serious bodily injury', connected to case number 030368-2026. As posted by the Dallas Police Department, investigators are asking anyone who recognizes Marines to contact authorities.
Dallas Police are asking for the public's help to locate Alejandro Silva Marines. He is wanted after an infant was reported injured and in critical condition on March 3, 2026.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) March 13, 2026
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How to tip and the Crime Stoppers reward
In their public appeal, Dallas police noted that 'Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to the arrest and indictment' in the case and again highlighted the anonymous tip line at 214-373-TIPS (8477). The message urges anyone who believes they have seen Marines, or who knows where he might be, to call Crime Stoppers or reach out directly to Dallas police. As shared by the Dallas Police Department, tips that result in an arrest could qualify for a monetary reward.
Legal context
Under Texas law, 'injury to a child' applies to acts or omissions that cause bodily injury or serious bodily injury to a person under 15 and can be charged as a felony, depending on intent and the level of harm. Intentionally or knowingly causing serious bodily injury to a child can be prosecuted as a first-degree felony, while reckless conduct that results in serious bodily injury can be charged as a second-degree felony. FindLaw outlines the elements of the offense and the range of potential penalties.
Police posted the advisory on March 13 and said they plan to update the public as the investigation moves forward. Anyone with information about Marines' whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477) or contact the Dallas Police Department. The Dallas Morning News has previously cited the same Crime Stoppers tip line in coverage of other local criminal investigations.
