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Police Expand Search Nationwide For Violent Fugitive [PHOTOS]

DETROIT (WWJ) - Wanted signs have been posted around the country as authorities expand their search for a violent fugitive.

Branden Bennett, a.k.a. Branden Favre, is wanted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Tampa, Florida on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit armed burglary, armed burglary of a dwelling, and burglary with battery and grand theft.

Bennett is 27 years old, around 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 145 lbs. with blonde hair, hazel eyes and multiple tattoos on both arms.

A spokesperson for Crimes Stoppers of Michigan says that while police don't have any particular reason to believe Bennett is in the Detroit area, the organization has been asked to put his name and photo out there in an effort to find out where he may be hiding..

A cash reward of up to $1,000 is available for the tip that leads to his arrest.

Anyone who may have seen Bennett or who knows of his whereabouts is urged not to try to apprehend him, but to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips may also be submitted online at this link, or by texting CSM and the tip to CRIMES (2746370).

Those who feel they are in danger, as always, should dial 911.

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