Man Accused of Assaulting 7-Year-Old Girl Added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
Carlos Jose Ayala Morales, 43, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl in the Woodland Heights neighborhood.
Background
Ayala is wanted in Harris County for attempted indecency with a child by sexual contact. The incident occurred on January 27, 2025, just after 3 p.m. HPD reported that Ayala "inappropriately grabbed and touched" the girl while she was walking in the 800 block of Omar Street.
Criminal History
Born in Honduras, Ayala’s criminal record includes a conviction in 2000 for burglary of a building in Dallas, resulting in a six-month confinement sentence. In 2018, he was convicted of evading arrest with a vehicle and three counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact, involving two 14-year-old girls and one 12-year-old girl. He was also convicted of indecency with a child by exposure involving an 8-year-old girl. These attacks, like the current charge, occurred while the victims walked home from school.
Description and Reward
Ayala is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He has tattoos on his abdomen, back, right hand, and both arms. Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to his arrest. Tips will remain anonymous and can be submitted by calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) or through the DPS website or Facebook.
Conclusion
The addition of Ayala to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List highlights the severity of the allegations against him and the importance of bringing him to justice. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may lead to his capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the charge against Ayala?
A: Ayala is wanted in Harris County for attempted indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Q: What is his criminal history?
A: Ayala has a conviction record dating back to 2000 for burglary of a building in Dallas, and in 2018, he was convicted of evading arrest with a vehicle and three counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Q: What is the reward for information leading to his arrest?
A: Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to his arrest.
