U.S. Marshals locate wanted sex offender in Washington D.C.
02/08/2017 10:14 am PST
UPDATE Feb. 8, 2017: Matthew Stager, a sex offender who was wanted by U.S. Marshals after failing to self-report to a transitional center after his release, has been taken into custody, WTKR reports .
He was required to self-report to a transitional center in Texas on the same day as his release but he did not show up.
At 4 p.m. on Wednesday Stager was seen walking down the street by a court building in Washington, D.C. by two police officers.
PETERSBURG, Va. -- (WTKR) -- A sex offender is wanted by U.S. Marshals after failing to self-report to a transitional center after his release.
Matthew Stager is a convicted sex offender who was released from the Federal Correctional Complex in Petersburg on February 2.
He was required to self-report to a transitional center in Texas on the same day as his release but he did not show up.
Stager's whereabouts are unknown, according to U.S. Marshals.
His last known location was in Petersburg and has no specific ties to Hampton Roads, but authorities say he may have recently traveled through the area or is in the area still.
Stager has a history of drug abuse and mental health concerns, U.S. Marshals said.
He is described as a white or Hispanic male, 5'8″ tall, 145 pounds, with green eyes and facial tattoos.
If you have any information that can help call U.S. Marshals at (877) 926-8332.
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