Habersham searches for man wanted for alleged crimes against children

Omar Cruz-Juarez (Habersham County Sheriff's Office)

Local authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges, according to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say Omar Cruz-Juarez, 44, is wanted for “multiple sex crimes against children.”

Cruz-Juarez is described as a male standing 5-foot-9, weighing 230 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, according to police.

Investigators say Cruz-Juarez has the name Terasia tattooed on his left arm as well as his mother’s name (Bianca) and father’s name (Martin). 

Cruz-Juarez could be driving a bright red Chevrolet Blazer with a Georgia license plate reading TGM 9915.

He is not believed to be armed or dangerous, and authorities say there’s no anticipated threat to the general public at this time.

Investigators believe he is on the run and has left Habersham County. 

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Habersham County E-911 Dispatch at 706-778-3911.