Post by Scumhunter on May 5, 2015 23:22:12 GMT -5
(above photo credit: Sioux City Journal)
Mitchell Meyer was aired as a break-4 tease (also known as the commercial break case) on the April 26th, 2003 episode of America's Most Wanted. Below is a new article about the case:
The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force is seeking the following person:
* Mitchell A. Meyer, 52, of Correctionville. Meyer is 5 feet 11 inches tall and 150 pounds. He is missing his index, middle and ring fingers on his left hand, and has a prosthetic left eye.
Meyer was arrested in February 1998 in Woodbury County on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor. He was scheduled for trial May 25, 1999, but never appeared. He is believed to have fled the area the week before his trial. He was working as an auto mechanic in Correctionville.
In April 2003, Meyer was featured on "America's Most Wanted," but few tips were received. Authorities were unable to pinpoint his location.
Meyer is wanted by the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office for two counts of sexual assault against a minor as well as failure to appear. He also is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force at 712-252-0211, email siouxlands.mostwanted@usdoj.gov or text the keyword TEN99 and the tip to tip411 (847411).
Tipsters can remain anonymous and the information provided will remain confidential.
Thoughts? First off, I wouldn't look into there not being many leads generated by AMW as that much of a bad thing since it was a break 4 tease- those do tend to get less traction although there have been some direct captures off of them. I think an expanded profile where all the details about his physical deformities, plus the fact that he has a prosthetic left eye might have reeled him in. It's a good idea they're doing this publicity push now, since in theory he shouldn't be too difficult to spot.
siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/mugshot-siouxland-fugitive-has-been-on-the-run-for-years/article_e6ff1358-a100-5d45-ae67-d333692a625c.html
