08/13/2023
***UPDATE 8:00 pm 8.12.23 SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED******
Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit, working alongside the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, have identified and secured an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Jose Luis Contreras of Magnolia in connection with the attempted kidnapping at the FM 2978 Target earlier this week. Contreras is charged with Attempted Kidnapping which is a Felony. Teams have worked all weekend in an attempt to locate Contreras, but are unable to find him at this time.
If you see Jose Luis Contreras, do not approach him, call 911 immediately as he is considered dangerous. If you know the whereabouts of Contreras or have information that may lead to his arrest, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-760-5800 option 3 and refer to case # 23A233785. To remain anonymous, you may contact Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP [7867].
