The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to track down 61-year-old Juan Martinez Guerra, a registered sex offender authorities say is now living in San Antonio. Guerra was convicted in Michigan in 1991 of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child and is required to remain on the sex offender registry for life. Officials say he continued registering through 2024 but also picked up multiple arrests last year tied to theft and identity-fraud-related charges. In December, he was charged with theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000 with a prior conviction. Deputies caution that fugitives may change their appearance and are urging anyone who thinks they see him to keep their distance and call law enforcement instead of trying to step in.
What authorities say
According to News4SanAntonio (WOAI), the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office shared Guerra’s name and photo and asked residents to call in tips on his whereabouts. WOAI reports that his 1991 Michigan conviction was for second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under 13 and that he remains subject to lifetime registration. The outlet also notes his recent arrests on theft and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, along with the December theft charge that listed a prior conviction.
Registry records and public databases
Public offender registries back up the same core details: a 1991 Michigan conviction for criminal sexual conduct and a lifetime duty to register. For instance, listings on public offender databases show a photo and describe the offense in line with recent media reports. Local and state agencies frequently reference those databases when checking reported addresses or following leads on a wanted registrant.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about Guerra’s location can call the U.S. Marshals tip line at 210-335-6000, according to News4SanAntonio. Residents can also reach out to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for local reporting options and registry information. Deputies stress that members of the public should not confront anyone they believe might be wanted and should instead contact authorities right away so trained teams can take over.
Legal implications
Under Texas law, certain sex-offense convictions trigger lifetime registration and criminal penalties for failing to keep registration details up to date. Article 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure sets out who must register, how often they must verify their information and what happens if they do not. Penalties for noncompliance can range from a state jail felony to higher degrees, depending on the underlying reporting requirements. For the full statute text, see Article 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
