Help the FBI Catch a Kidnapper, Armed & Dangerous, $1,000 Reward

Jose Ramirez
The FBI is offering a reward for Jose Ramirez, 39, for info leading to his arrest for his alleged involvement in a kidnapping that occurred in New Mexico. CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS. Do Not Approach. If seen, please call the FBI (505) 889-1300 or 911

FBI Albuquerque is offering a reward for Jose Ramirez, 39, for info leading to his arrest for his alleged involvement in a kidnapping that occurred in Placitas, New Mexico, on July 26, 2018.

A federal arrest warrant has been issued for Jose Ramirez, 39, of Albuquerque, charged with the July 26, 2018 kidnapping of a Placitas businessman who was later freed.

On July 27, a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, after Ramirez was charged with kidnapping, carjacking, interference with commerce by threats or violence (Hobbs Act), conspiracy, and aiding and abetting.

The FBI conducted a court-authorized law enforcement operation in the Pajarito Mesa area on August 2, in connection with this invesigation.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ramirez.

Ramirez is considered armed and dangerous.

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Courtesy of the FBI

Anyone with information on Ramirez’s whereabouts is asked to contact the FBI immediately at (505) 889-1300 or online at tips.fbi.gov.

The Albuquerque FBI Division is being assisted in this investigation by the Los Angeles and El Paso FBI Divisions and the New Mexico Corrections Department Probation and Parole Division.

Description of Ramirez:

Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown Z
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 170 pounds
Sex: Male
Race: White (Hispanic)
Scars and Marks: Ramirez has a tattoo on his right shoulder of a heart and wings.

Ramirez Known Aliases Include:

Jose Ramirez-Perez, Jose Ramirez, Jr., Jose Perez Ramirez

Date(s) of Birth Used December 2, 1978, October 2, 1978, November 17, 1978, February 15, 1979
Place of Birth Las Vegas, New Mexico
Hair Black
Eyes Brown
Height 5’8″
Weight 170 pounds
Sex Male
Race White (Hispanic)
Nationality American
Languages English, Spanish
Scars and Marks Ramirez has a tattoo on his right shoulder of a heart and wings.
NCIC W254426436

Reward:

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jose Ramirez.

Remarks:

Ramirez may wear glasses and speak with a stutter. He has previously resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Caution:

Jose Ramirez is wanted for his alleged involvement in a kidnapping that occurred in Placitas, New Mexico, on July 26, 2018. The victim was freed later the same day.

A federal arrest warrant was issued in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 27, 2018, after Ramirez was charged with kidnapping, carjacking, interference with commerce by threats or violence (Hobbs Act), conspiracy, and aiding and abetting.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Submit a Tip:

If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Jose Ramirez, please contact the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office at (505) 889-1300.

You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Submit an anonymous Tip online

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The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Charges Ramirez is facing include Kidnapping; Carjacking; Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence (Hobbs Act); Conspiracy; Aiding and Abetting