Elpidio Reyna, a 40-year-old man born July 21, 1984, has become the FBI’s top fugitive in Southern California. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 165 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes and a distinctive body mark: a tattoo on his left arm with the word “Carmen.”
On June 7, 2025, around 3:30 p.m., Elpidio Reyna was identified as the alleged assailant of a federal agent during a demonstration in the city of Paramount, California. According to authorities, he threw cement blocks and rocks at official immigration vehicles, resulting in the injury of at least one officer. The attack occurred in the midst of a day of protests against ICE operations in Latino communities in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Several patrol cars were hit by the thrown objects, causing material damage and endangering the safety of the officers.
FBI considers it a public threat
Elpidio Reyna was officially declared “armed and dangerous” by federal authorities.
The FBI has deployed additional resources to locate and capture him immediately.
The population is warned not to confront him under any circumstances.
As part of its efforts, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 to anyone who provides information leading directly to his arrest and subsequent conviction.
An anonymous reporting line has also been set up, both by telephone and online.
How to report information if you recognize it?
If you have information about the whereabouts of Elpidio Reyna, you can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit information anonymously through tips.fbi.gov.
You can also contact your local FBI office or the nearest U.S. consulate.
The public is warned not to confront him under any circumstances
Additionally, a digital channel has been established to upload photos, videos or any other content related to this case through the FBI’s special citizen service portal.
All information will be treated with absolute confidentiality.
Precautions
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The authorities remind that anyone can collaborate with public security regardless of their immigration status.
No one will be questioned about their immigration status when submitting information relevant to federal security cases.
It is also important to remember that participating in or witnessing violent acts during protests, like Elpidio Reyna, can lead to legal consequences.
We recommend acting responsibly, avoiding direct confrontation with the authorities and resorting to legal channels to express disagreements or defend rights.
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