1 Of Suffolk County's Most Wanted Might Be In Flanders: Cops

FLANDERS, NY — One of the Suffolk County Police Department's most wanted is believed to be in Flanders, police said.

According to Suffolk County Police, Mauricio Cruz, 17, is sought for a felony violation of probation warrant for the charge of first degree robbery with a firearm. He also removed a GPS bracelet device from his body, leaving it on the side of the road on or about November 17, 2019, police said.

Cruz has a history of violence and is believed to be in the Flanders area off of Flanders Road, or New York State Route 24, police said.

Cruz, who is Hispanic, has black hair, brown eyes, is 5'9" tall and 180 lbs. and has a tattoo of a Snapchat ghost on his left ring finger, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information about Cruz' whereabouts, contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637) or emailing www.p3tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.