Police say Felix is currently serving the final months of his sentence related to a robbery conviction and he has a history of weapons-related charges.
Jose Felix, 31, reportedly walked away from a work-release program on Wednesday July 21. HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut State Police at the Hartford barracks are asking the public for help locating convicted felon Jose Felix after he apparently walked out of a halfway house on Wednesday.
According to troopers, around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Felix walked out of the Open Hearth community work-release facility after a disagreement with a staff member. The facility is located at 437 Sheldon Street in Hartford, just a block away from Interstate 91.
"Felix is currently serving the final months of his sentence related to his conviction for first degree robbery," troopers said. "Felix also has a history of weapons-related charges."
A search of the Connecticut Judicial Branch's website revealed that Felix was sentenced to serve 11 years in jail stemming from a 2005 court case where he was convicted of first-degree robbery and threatening to use a firearm. The original incident happened in Nov. 2004 in New Britain, Conn.
His sentence was suspended after seven years and he was slated to begin a three year probation period shortly.
According to police, Felix is known to have ties across the area, including in New Britain and the Park Street area of Hartford.
His previous convictions were in 2002 on assault and threatening charges and for violating an order of protection, according to the state's online database.
Felix is described as a Hispanic male with brown eyes and a medium build. He is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall with black hair although his head is currently shaved, police said.
He was last seen wearing green shorts and a black shirt.
Anyone with information about Felix and his location is asked to contact Connecticut State Police at Troop H at 860-534-1000.