A Cuyahoga County man who is legally required to register as a sex offender is now on the county’s most-wanted list after authorities say he stopped reporting where he lives. An arrest warrant has been issued for Harold Hensley Jr. after the sheriff’s office determined he failed to meet his registration requirements. Officials say the underlying case involves victims younger than 10 and are urging the public to speak up with any information.
According to Cleveland 19, Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County reports that Hensley pleaded guilty in 2017 to two counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of abduction. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department obtained the current warrant after determining he had failed to register as required.
Physical description and last known location
Officials describe Hensley as about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 235 pounds. He has several distinctive tattoos, including a star near his right eye, a skull on his left arm and an angel on his right arm.
Investigators say he was last known to be staying in the 7100 block of Wakefield Ave. on Cleveland's west side. Public registry listings and offender databases list a specific Wakefield address. OffenderRadar shows an entry at 7108 Wakefield Ave.
How to report tips and reward
Anyone who knows where Hensley might be is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463 or submit a tip online. Calls are not recorded, and tipsters can remain anonymous, as reported by Cleveland 19. Tips that lead to an arrest and conviction may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000.
Legal note
Failing to comply with Ohio's sex offender registration rules is itself a criminal offense and can carry felony penalties. Those duties and penalties are laid out in the Ohio Revised Code, including R.C. 2950.04 and R.C. 2950.99. If you believe you have spotted Hensley, officials say you should not approach him. Instead, contact law enforcement immediately and let officers handle any arrest.
