Reward increased for wanted sex offender from El Paso

Authorities are asking for your help to find a wanted sex offender.

The Department of Public Safety increased the reward for Manuel Raul Maese, 64, a Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender.

Officials are offering $8,000 for information leading to his capture.

DPS said Maese is a high-risk sex offender wanted for indecent exposure and failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.

You can remain anonymous if you provide a tip.

Authorities said Maese has ties to El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. He has been wanted since March 2015 and has an extensive criminal history in El Paso County, including a conviction for indecency with a child and six convictions for indecent exposure, according to DPS.

Maese has an extensive history working as a commercial truck driver. He has used the alias of “Manuel Montalvo” in the past and may also be known as “Manny.”

DPS said the reward amount will only be paid if the tip comes in October.

You can call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477).

You can also submit a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture.