The FBI Denver office announced a $20,000 reward for tips that lead to the capture of Jose Del Carmen Garcia Martinez, a 62‑year‑old man convicted of sexually assaulting a 15‑year‑old girl with disabilities in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Fugitive’s flight and sightings
Garcia Martinez was released on a $50,000 bond and appeared for the first day of his trial on March 24, 2026, but fled before the jury rendered its verdict. According to the FBI release, he disabled his ankle monitor and escaped on a Harley‑Davidson motorcycle bearing Colorado plate DEXD78. He has since been sighted in Wyoming and Utah.
Charges and conviction
A federal judge issued a warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution earlier this year. The jury found Garcia Martinez guilty on two counts of sexual assault and one count of unlawful sexual contact involving an at‑risk child. The convictions stand despite his absence from the remainder of the trial.
FBI response
FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Amanda Koldjeski emphasized the agency’s commitment to bringing the convicted offender to justice, stating, “If you harm children, be prepared for the FBI to put a target on your back. In this case, our law‑enforcement partners did a solid job of investigating and prosecuting the cowardly offender, who decided to flee.”
Physical description and background
Garcia Martinez is described as 5‑foot‑8, with graying hair, brown eyes, and weighing about 170 pounds. He is a Spanish speaker and holds dual citizenship in Colombia and Spain. Authorities believe he has friends or family in Colorado, Utah, Vancouver, and Colombia.
How to help
Anyone with information about Garcia Martinez’s whereabouts is urged to call the FBI at 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI (1‑800‑225‑5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
