Hernando Detectives Searching For Registered Sex Offender Who’s GPS Ankle Monitor Is “Not Communicating, No Longer Within Designated Area”

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Matthew Glen Thomas
According to authorities, 31 year-old Matthew Glen Thomas is a registered sex offender and is currently under the supervision of the Department of Corrections (DOC). As a part of his supervision, Thomas is equipped with a GPS ankle monitor.

BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the community in locating an Absconded Sexual Offender. According to authorities, 31 year-old Matthew Glen Thomas is a registered sex offender and is currently under the supervision of the Department of Corrections (DOC). As a part of his supervision, Thomas is equipped with a GPS ankle monitor.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at approximately 5:30 a.m., the DOC received a notification indicating Thomas’ ankle monitor was no longer within the designated area and was not communicating with his Real-Time Communication Device (RTC).

Deputies and detectives conducted a thorough investigation at Thomas’ residence and at the residences of several of Thomas’ associates but were unable to locate him. It is now unknown where Thomas is staying and/or where he is headed to. It is also unknown if Thomas has access to any vehicles or who he is in the company of, if anyone.

Detectives have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Thomas for Tampering with an Electronic Device and Petit Theft.

If you have information on this individual, please contact Detective Kyle Wilson at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830. If you would like to remain anonymous, please contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from a cell phone. You may also submit your tip via the internet at http://www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com. You will remain anonymous and also be eligible for a reward up to $5,000 cash.

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