Texas authorities have ramped up their search for a violent fugitive with a history of deportations, placing him at the top of the state’s most wanted list for September 2025. Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez, a 33-year-old Honduran national, is now the subject of an increased $6,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
Bustrillo-Vasquiez is wanted on multiple serious charges out of Bexar County, including aggravated kidnapping with bodily injury/sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, and smuggling of persons, according to Texas Department of Public Safety officials.
A Pattern of Illegal Returns
What makes this case particularly concerning to law enforcement? The fugitive has a lengthy history of deportations dating back to 2010, with his most recent removal from the United States occurring in February 2018. He’s previously served federal prison time for felony reentry after deportation, the Texas DPS noted.
Local police departments have also had multiple encounters with Bustrillo-Vasquiez. In both 2013 and 2014, the Austin Police Department arrested him several times on assault charges, showing a pattern of violent behavior that has only escalated, authorities revealed.
Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds, the fugitive has ties to both the San Antonio and Austin areas. Investigators say he can be identified by a distinctive tattoo on the inner part of his right forearm, which could help the public recognize him if spotted.
Reward Increased for September
“Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez — a violent felon with multiple deportations — is this month’s Featured Fugitive,” the Department of Public Safety announced in their bulletin. With this designation comes the temporarily increased reward of $6,000 for any tip received during September that leads to an arrest.
Authorities emphasize that all tips remain completely anonymous. “Tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name,” the DPS explains, protecting the identity of anyone who comes forward with information.
Those with information can contact authorities through multiple channels: calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), submitting a web tip through the DPS website, or using the dedicated Facebook tip link. To qualify for the cash reward, tipsters must use one of these three official methods.
Part of Broader Enforcement Efforts
The hunt for Bustrillo-Vasquiez comes amid an active year for Texas law enforcement tracking down dangerous fugitives. So far in 2025, DPS and partner agencies have arrested 48 individuals from the Texas 10 Most Wanted lists, including 17 sex offenders and 12 criminal illegal immigrants. These arrests have resulted in $37,000 in rewards being paid for tips that led to successful apprehensions.
Texas Crime Stoppers, the program behind these rewards, is funded by the Governor’s Public Safety Office and has proven to be an effective tool in bringing fugitives to justice. The program offers financial incentives for information on any of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, Sex Offenders, or Criminal Illegal Immigrants.
For now, Bustrillo-Vasquiez remains at large. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant but not to approach the suspect directly, as he is considered dangerous and potentially armed, given his history of violent offenses.
