Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies need help to locate Billy Joe Hanks.
Hanks is described as a white male, 44 years of age, 6’1” tall and weighing 160 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and his last known address is 206 Blue Bonnet Dr., Crowley.
Hanks led deputies on a high-speed pursuit then exited his vehicle and evaded deputies by swimming across a bayou. He later stole a John Deere tractor from a nearby farmer. The tractor was recovered the following day.
Hanks is wanted for felony theft, aggravated flight from an officer, criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
His photo may be seen on the Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish Facebook page. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Billy Hanks is urged to call the tips line at 789-TIPS or download the P3 app on a mobile device to report a tip anonymously.
All callers will remain anonymous and can receive up to a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest in this case.