SAN MARCOS, Texas— Hays County authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped custody from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday.
Omar Maya-Rangel, 29, was doing landscape work at the Hays County Law Enforcement Center when he reportedly escaped shortly after 1 P.M. The center is located on 1307 Uhland Road in San Marcos.
Hays County officials describe Maya-Rangel as a Hispanic male, whose last known residence was in the Kyle area.
Maya-Rangel was serving time for theft and credit card abuse charges. Officials said he does not appear to be a threat to the community.
Authorities are asking the community to contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 if you have any information regarding Maya-Rangel’s whereabouts.