Staff Report
HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating Jesus Leonel Velerio-Santos for multiple
fraud cases.
Velerio-Santos operates in the Austin, San Antonio and Hill Country area, according to a news release by the Sheriff's Office. He drives a red Ford F150 and claims to do cabinet work for people at a discounted rate. He requests half the payment up front and the remaining amount upon completion. Once the down payment is received, Velerio-Santos disappears with the money and is unable to be contacted by the victim.
Velerio-Santos is currently in custody in Kerr County for offenses similar to those committed in Hays County.
If you have been contacted by Velerio-Santos, please contact Detective Brian Wahlert with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at [email protected], or your local law enforcement agency. You may also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8477 from anywhere in the U.S. or you can submit your information online to Tip Line: P3tips.com
