17 Of New York State’s Most Wanted Criminals For December 2024

December has arrived in Upstate and Central New York. Let's do our part to be safe and watch out for New York's Most Wanted criminals.

These lists serve as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the role that each one of us can play in keeping our neighborhoods secure.

Continue scrolling to learn more about each person and who you can contact if you see them.

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 12/01/2024:

Continue scrolling to learn more about each person and who you can contact if you see them.

Also, Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers announces their Wanted Person of the Week for the Central New York region on WIBX 950, 92.3FM every Thursday. You can follow that announcement online here.

Before The List

Authorities are baffled by a spree of absurd crimes involving a strange coalition of holiday mischief-makers. The Sticky Bandits, Harry and Marv, attempted yet another botched burglary but were foiled by an eight-year-old wielding paint cans and tarantulas. Meanwhile, the Grinch was caught red-handed (literally) stealing Christmas decorations from Whoville but later returned them after experiencing a "change of heart" incident. Not to be outdone, the Burgermeister Meisterburger from Sombertown was apprehended for destroying toys and banning Christmas cheer, citing a personal vendetta against joy. Officials are still investigating whether this trio of mischief-makers collaborated or were simply drawn together by their shared disdain for holiday spirit.