The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on Memphis-area residents to keep an eye out for Baidy Dia, a convicted sex offender who, authorities say, has dropped off the radar by failing to register with the state’s sex offender registry. Dia was spotlighted in the agency’s regular “Fugitive Friday” alert, and investigators say tracking him down is a priority. Community tips, they stress, often make the difference in cases like this.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Dia is wanted out of Memphis for not complying with registration requirements. The agency’s post identifies him as a convicted sex offender and notes that his information has been added to its public wanted listings.
Where TBI Lists Wanted Offenders
The TBI keeps a public “SOR Wanted” page that features sex offenders and others wanted for registry violations and related offenses. That online list is the main place for the public to find follow-up information about Dia and other registrants flagged by the agency. For the agency’s listing of Baidy Dia and additional details, see the TBI SOR wanted page.
Legal Stakes for Failing to Register
Under Tennessee law, knowingly ignoring sex offender registration requirements is not just a paperwork issue. It can be prosecuted as a felony, according to the Tennessee Code Annotated. The statute lays out the duties for those required to register and the penalties for failing to do so, including the potential for Class E felony charges in some cases.
How to Report Tips
The TBI is urging anyone who may know where Dia is to reach out directly to investigators. Tips can be phoned in to the Memphis line at 901-636-3330 or emailed to [email protected]. Authorities caution the public not to approach anyone believed to be dangerous and instead contact law enforcement. For contact details and more information on this and other cases, check the TBI SOR wanted page.
