Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking the public’s help in locating wanted fugitive Seth Backus. Backus is a 30-year-old white male, six-feet one-inch tall and weighs 230 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes. He also has tattoos on his head which appear to be horns.
Backus was last known to be frequenting the Cottonwood, Cornville, Bridgeport and Camp Verde areas. He is wanted on a probation violation warrant out of Gila County. On May 30, Backus fled from police in the Cottonwood area and will be facing charges of felony flight and felony endangerment on top of the felony no bond probation violation warrant.
In addition, he is wanted on four additional warrants out of Yavapai County: burglary in the first degree, felony theft and misconduct involving weapons all stemming from an incident occurring in September 2018 in Yavapai County. He is also wanted on an aggravated assault charge stemming from a Dec. 24, 2018 incident in which Backus injured a Yavapai County Detention Sergeant’s hand while fighting with detention staff.
Backus has stated he will not be taken back into custody. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees Backus is asked not to approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous; notify law enforcement immediately.
Anyone providing information leading to Backus’ arrest could be eligible for a $500 reward. Those with information are asked to call Yavapai Silent Witness at (800) 932-3232 or submit a tip at Yavapaisw.com. All tips are anonymous; reporting parties never have to give their name.
