BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking&nbsp; the public’s assistance in locating a wanted fugitive, according to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

José Torres, Jr. is, 38, is 5-foot-8, weighs 180 pounds and has numerous tattoos. He is wanted for a corrections violation out of Barton County with a $50,000 bond.

He was released from the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in March of 2018, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

If you have information about this person or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1604954431421.jpeg" alt="Torres has previous convictions for aggravated assault and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Torres has previous convictions for aggravated assault and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking&nbsp; the public’s assistance in locating a wanted fugitive, according to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.José Torres, Jr. is, 38, is 5-foot-8, weighs 180 pounds and has numerous tattoos. He is wanted for a corrections violation out of Barton County with a $50,000 bond.He was released from the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in March of 2018, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.If you have information about this person or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300.

Sheriff asks for help to locate wanted Kan. fugitive