FBI seeking fugitive wanted on federal arrest warrant, offering $5K reward

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The FBI is seeking the public's help in finding a man who is wanted on a federal arrest warrant.

Jose Arturo Navarrete Jr is wanted for federal unwanted flight to avoid prosecution. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information resulting in his arrest.

Navarrete, born in Midland, Texas, is described as a 24-year-old Hispanic male with hazel eyes and black hair. (FBI)

A federal arrest warrant was issued in Sacramento, Calif. for Navarrete after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in August.

According to court documents, Navarrete fled prosecution in Sacramento County for multiple criminal counts for the alleged sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.

Navarrete, born in Midland, Texas, is described as a 24-year-old Hispanic male with hazel eyes and black hair. (FBI)

A felony arrest warrant was issued for Navarrete after he was charged in June with four counts of Lewd or Lascivious Act with a Child Under 14, three counts of Sex Act with a Child Ten Years Old or Younger, and four counts of Oral Sex With a Child Ten Years Old or Younger. 

Navarrete, born in Midland, Texas, is described as a 24-year-old Hispanic male with hazel eyes and black hair. He weighs 172 pounds and stands at 5'11". Navarrete was last seen in Texas and may be in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, or Mexico.

Anyone with information about his location is asked to call the FBI Sacramento Field Office at 916-746-7000 or contact the nearest FBI Field Office or United States embassy. Tips may also be submitted anonymously online.