PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Police are asking for help in locating a 24-year-old man who has multiple warrants out for his arrest.
Anthony Jones has two warrants for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and "motion to revoke probation for aggravated assault," according to a Port Arthur Police Department release.
Anyone with information that could lead to locating Jones is asked to contact the Port Arthur Police Department or crime stoppers by calling 833-8477.
Jones has been convicted of burglary of a business and was sentenced to probation according to officials. He was later convicted of burglary of a habitation and was sentenced to 8 years. He got out on parole.
He has been accused of two assaults, with the second allegedly involving a gun. That's why officials say his probation has been revoked and officers are looking for him.
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From a Port Arthur Police Department release:
The Port Arthur Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 24-year-old, Anthony Jones. Jones has two warrants for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and a Motion to Revoke Probation (MTRP) for Aggravated Assault. If you know his whereabouts, please contact the Port Arthur Police Department or; If you have information about this crime, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 833-TIPS (8477), online at 833 TIPS.com or download the P3 TIPS App. You WILL remain anonymous and MAY be eligible for a cash reward.
If you have information about a crime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.
Call 833-TIPS (8477) or download the P3Tips App on your mobile device to submit your tip anonymously.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.