AUSTIN – The reward for Israel Aguirre, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and the featured fugitive for May, has been increased to $10,000 for information leading to his capture.
In order to be eligible for the reward, the tip must come in during the month of May. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Aguirre is wanted for murder in connection with a 2002 homicide in Kaufman County. He has ties to the Dallas area as well as Mexico. In 2002, Aguirre was arrested for murder but was deported to Mexico before standing trial. He was arrested again in the United States in 2005 and made several court appearances before absconding in 2007.
Aguirre’s criminal history also includes theft and prostitution. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has tattoos on his chest and left arm. He also may go by the aliases Israel Aguirre Jaimez, Israel Aguirre-Jaimez or Israel Jaimez Carmona.
To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of the five following methods:
- Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477).
- Text the letters "DPS" – followed by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES) from your cell phone.
- Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture.
- Submit a Facebook tip by clicking the "SUBMIT A TIP" link (under the "About" section).
- Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App.