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Fugitive Finder: Coke Addict Burglar
Posted: 04.11.2011 at 5:31 PM
Updated: 04.11.2011 at 6:15 PM
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Efrain Villareal has burglarized several homes and businesses in the Los Fresnos and Laguna Heights area in order to support his cocaine habit.

Cameron County Sheriff Department investigators obtained several arrest warrants for efrain villareal for the offense of burglary of a building, evading arrest and detention, and other criminal offense.

Efrain Villareal has an extensive criminal history to include aggravated assault, burglary, theft and drug possesion.

Villareal is considered a dangerous fugitive based on his extensive criminal history is a known drug user. 

Investigators told Fugitive Finder that Villarreal is believed to still be in the Laguna Heights or Los Fresnos area.

Villareal is described as being a Hispanic male, 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing about 140 lbs with short brown hair and brown eyes.

Deputies report that Villareal goes by the nicknames "Good Morning" or " Mito." 

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Cameron County Crime Stoppers Hotline at (866) 350-5551.

Information leading to an arrest could qualify for a cash reward.

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