Stockton police looking for sex offender

STOCKTON, CA - A sexual offender whose last known address was in Stockton is wanted by the Stockton Police Department for failing to register with local law enforcement. A felony arrest warrant has been issued for 61-year-old Gustavo Pimentel. According to the Megan's Law website, Pimentel was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under age 14. By law, convicted sexual offenders must register their address with local law enforcement at least once a year. The website says Pimentel has not complied with registration requirements since June 1, 2004. Pimentel was described as Hispanic, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has black hair and blue eyes. There is a scar on his chin. Anyone who knows Pimentel's whereabouts was urged to get in contact with the Stockton Police Department's Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous. Citizens may also text information from their cell phones to 'CRIMES' (274637) and type the keyword TIPSPD and then their tip or log-on to the Stockton Police Department's Facebook page and click "Submit A Tip".