Harris County Sheriff’s Office Requests The Public’s Assistance Locating Convicted Criminal

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating the erroneous release of Marcelo Perez Campos, 61, from the Harris County Jail. HCSO is asking for the public’s help locating Campos. Campos was sentenced on February 20, 2023, to 25 years for aggravated assault of a family member and was due to be sent to state prison. Due to an apparent clerical error, Campos was inadvertently released on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Campos is described as 5’7’’, and 200 lbs., bald with brown eyes. Investigators continue to follow leads and work to determine his whereabouts. An internal investigation will be conducted to determine if any possible policy or procedural violations occurred. This is an ongoing investigation. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-755-6055 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).