The Vidor Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous wanted fugitive, Timothy Bryan Claypool, 31. Claypool is wanted out of Hardin County for a Failure to Appear warrant in a controlled substance investigation and a Bond revocation out of Jefferson County for Theft.
On Friday, June 10, Officers from the Vidor Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle in a parking lot in the 2300 block of N. Main that was borrowed by Claypool from a family member and not returned. Inside the vehicle, officers found an AK-47 rifle, short barrel Savage Shotgun, a 9mm HW Arms Pistol and a Point Blank Ballistic Vest. Officers believe these weapons and ballistic vest are stolen. Claypool is a convicted felon and registered sex offender. He should not be in possession of a firearm or ballistic vest. Timothy Claypool has an extensive criminal record including robbery, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
If you have information about this crime or any other crime, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas by calling 833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3TIPS App. You WILL remain anonymous and MAY be eligible for a cash reward. Crimestoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for the location and arrest of Timothy Claypool or any other wanted fugitive.
Timothy Claypool should be considered armed and dangerous; no attempt should be made to detain him. Police should be notified immediately if his location is known.