The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is again turning to social media for help, rolling out its latest "Warrant Wednesday" bulletin that names an Akron man wanted on multiple fraud-related charges. The Wednesday post includes a photo, a brief description, and a public call for tips, while also nudging residents to sign up for alerts through the department’s mobile app.
What the bulletin says
The Facebook bulletin identifies the man as 34-year-old Michael Sues and lists alleged offenses including money laundering, identity fraud, unauthorized use of a computer, telecommunications fraud, and a cable or telecommunications property offense, along with a last-known Akron address and a physical description, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The post describes Sue as about 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. The bulletin asks anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office tip line listed in the post.
How to get alerts
The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to download its free mobile app to receive Warrant Wednesday bulletins and other location-based alerts. The department says the app provides agency news, links to the inmate roster and other services and is available on Apple and Android. For download and details, see the Summit County Sheriff’s Office mobile app page.
Why Warrant Wednesday
The weekly "Warrant Wednesday" postings are part of a broader push by local law enforcement agencies to crowdsource tips and speed up the resolution of outstanding warrants. Earlier this month, the Sheriff’s Office used the same weekly format to spotlight another Akron suspect, signaling that these social posts have become a standing outreach tool for the department.
How to report tips
Officials say that if you have information about Sue’s whereabouts, you should not approach him. Instead, contact detectives or dispatch. The Summit County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau can be reached at (330) 643-2131, and tips may also be submitted through the mobile app. In an emergency, call 911.
Posting wanted-person bulletins on social media can draw quick leads but also raises questions about privacy and safety. The Sheriff’s Office notes that the app is one way to receive verified alerts directly from the agency. The charges listed in the bulletin are allegations, and anyone named is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
