Police: Fugitive predatory sex offender may be in Minneapolis
Authorities are asking the public for help finding a Level 3 predatory sex offender who allegedly fled his residence, and the supervision of local police, in Winona.
Richard Martin Luers, 60, may be in the Minneapolis area, "particularly near the University of Minnesota," according to an alert from the Minneapolis Police Department.
He now has an active arrest warrant. According to Minnesota's sex offender registry, Luers has a lengthy — and violent — criminal record.
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"Richard Luers has a history of kidnapping and engaging in sexual contact with unknown adult females. Contact included sexual touching and penetration. Luers gained access to two females by approaching them in public and forcing them to another location and entered another female's home without permission. Luers used force, weapons, threats, and restraint of females to gain compliance."
Minneapolis police note that Luers has used a firearm in some of his crimes.
He's described as 5'10" and 175 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes. However, authorities are warning anyone who spots Luer not to approach him and instead "call 911 immediately."
Anyone with information on his whereabouts can also submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org.
Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement's latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
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