Federal marshals in Northern Ohio are putting up reward money for tips that help them catch John Cloud, a man authorities say cut off his electronic ankle monitor while facing federal gun charges and then vanished, likely somewhere in the Cleveland area.
The U.S. Marshals’ Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force says Cloud was released on bond on May 21 while under indictment on federal firearm offenses. According to a Marshals release reported by Cleveland19, investigators say Cloud removed his court-ordered monitor on June 18 and has been on the run since.
Cloud is described as about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing roughly 170 pounds. Officials say residents should not approach him if they spot him and instead contact authorities immediately.
How to report tips
Anyone with information on Cloud’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) or submit a web tip through the U.S. Marshals Service tip portal…