Harris County Precinct 4 deputies are asking North Freeway neighbors to be on the lookout for 42-year-old Brian Smith, who is wanted on felony evading and criminal mischief charges. Smith was last seen on Friday, June 26, running northbound along the North Freeway feeder road near North Vista, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Deputies describe him as a white man about 6'2" tall, roughly 180 pounds, with a medium build and a tattoo on his left upper arm. Residents are urged not to approach him and to contact law enforcement if they spot him.
The constable's office posted a formal BOLO alert on its official Facebook page, complete with photos of Smith and a rundown of his identifying details, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. For non-emergency tips, the precinct lists a 24-hour dispatch line at 281-376-3472 on its website, according to Constable Precinct 4.
BOLO Details
According to the BOLO post, Smith’s date of birth is June 8, 1984, and he was last seen wearing a blue muscle shirt, blue jean shorts and yellow shoes, per Harris County Constable Precinct 4. The alert includes a clear warning: “Do not approach this individual.” It also reminds the public that “all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.”
How to Report a Sighting
If you think you have seen Smith, deputies say you should call the Precinct 4 dispatch line at 281-376-3472. If anyone is in immediate danger, they advise calling 911. The precinct’s website also offers an online tip portal and other public-safety tools residents can use to share non-emergency information with deputies, according to Constable Precinct 4.
What the Charges Mean
Under Texas law, evading arrest and criminal mischief come with very different potential penalties, and outcomes depend heavily on the accused person’s conduct and any prior convictions. Evading arrest is defined in Texas Penal Code Section 38.04 and can be charged anywhere from a misdemeanor up to a felony if a vehicle is involved or if there are prior evading convictions, according to Texas statutes. Criminal mischief is covered in Texas Penal Code Section 28.03 and is graded by the amount and circumstances of the property damage, with penalties ranging across several levels, as laid out in Texas law.
Precinct Outreach and Context
Constable Mark Herman’s office regularly turns to social media to drum up leads, posting wanted notices, arrest photos and real-time safety alerts for residents. Earlier coverage has highlighted how Precinct 4 leans on its Facebook page to share these updates and collect tips, reflecting a well-established outreach pattern, according to snag wanted suspect in north Harris County.
In Smith’s case, Precinct 4 has asked anyone with information to share the BOLO post and contact dispatch with tips. Deputies say they plan to update the public as the investigation continues.
