Anonymous Tip Leads to Arrest of Texas Featured Fugitive

A wanted fugitive on Texas' most wanted list was recently captured and arrested thanks to an anonymous tip. A promised reward of up to $6,000 will be paid to the tipster for their help with the arrest.

Texas Featured Fugitive Captured

On January 7, 28-year-old Antonio Rodriguez Jr. was arrested after attempting to leave an apartment complex in Houston.

Rodriguez's criminal history first started back in 2014 when he was charged with burglary of a vehicle, escaping arrest, burglary of a building, evading arrest, and driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15.

He was discharged from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 2024, but has been wanted out of Harris County since August 2025 after being charged with robbery with bodily injury.

The reward of up to $6,000 will be paid to the anonymous tipster who notified law enforcement of Rodriguez's location.

How to Submit a Crimestoppers Tip in Texas

In order to be eligible for the cash reward for the monthly featured fugitive or anyone on the Texas Most Wanted list, you must submit a tip through one of three different methods:

• Submit a tip on the Texas Most Wanted Facebook page
  • Just click "Submit a Tip" under the "About" section
• Call the Crimestoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
• Submit an anonymous tip through the Texas Department of Safety website by selecting the fugitive about whom you have information