Hancock County seeks 61-year-old for failure to register as sex offender

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help locating Michael L. Dietrich in case number H20260370. Dietrich, 61, is wanted on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender, the office said. He is described as 6-foot-1 and weighing approximately 185 pounds.

Authorities asked anyone with information on Dietrich's whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app or by calling TIPS. The sheriff's office said that to qualify for a reward, information must be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and routinely seeks public assistance in locating people wanted on criminal charges. Laws requiring sex offenders to register are intended to help law enforcement track individuals who have been convicted of sexually related crimes and to enhance community safety.

Officials provided few further details about the case. We will provide more information as it becomes available.