Texas escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous after psychiatric hospital break
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The Austin Police Department has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for an inmate who escaped while on hold at a psychiatric hospital in Texas.

On Wednesday, McArthur Mathis was moved to The Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction Hospital after being held in Grimes County following his January 2 arrest on several warrants. Mathis is also a registered sex offender.

He is facing a range of charges, which include unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious harm to a family member, obstruction or retaliation, engaging in deadly conduct, and burglary of a home.

 

Authorities have issued a warning that McArthur Mathis, who has a history of violence, might be traveling to Grimes, Lavaca, Brazos, or Gonzales counties. (Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Police also said Mathis should be considered armed and dangerous due to his criminal history.

Anyone with information on Mathis is asked to contact the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office at 936-873-2151, Grimes County Crimestoppers at (936) 873-2000, or www.p3tips.com. 

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