PECOS COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. on Thursday August 1st, authorities say they have now identified the suspect as Israel Ortega Jr. and report that he is now in custody.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Pecos County Sheriff's Office is assisting DPS, TDCJ tracking dogs and US Border Patrol on a man hunt on August 1.
The investigation is taking place 20 miles north of Fort Stockton along Highway 10-53.
The suspect is wanted out of Midland County on evading arrest, resisting arrest and a felony warrant.
According to PCSO, the suspect is a Hispanic male,about 5'6" and weighing around 260 pounds wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and a black cap.
Authorities say if you see the suspect, you should not try to make contact with the him but instead call the Sheriff's office at 432-336-3521.