Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. Jason Avalos (05/19/1974) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for a felony theft that occurred on February 4, 2015 at the Kohl’s Store located at 5626 Saratoga Boulevard just after 8 P.M.

The suspect went to the jewelry counter and asked a store employee to see a ring valued at over $3000.  When the employee handed it over, the suspect fled the store out the front door with the ring.

A customer waiting in the checkout line recognized the suspect as a Facebook friend.  She showed store employees his profile picture from her phone and they determined that it was the man who had just stolen the ring.

Detective’s followed up on this information and were able to secure an arrest warrant for the suspect.  Jason Avalos is  6’ 00” tall and he weighs 215 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. There is a $10,000 bond set on the warrant.

We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.