An Arizona man is being sought in connection with alleged threats to kill a presidential candidate, authorities said Thursday.
Ronald Lee Syvrud, 66, of Benson, is wanted for “suspicious activity,” the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in southeastern Arizona said.
“Syvrud is being sought as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release on Facebook.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office released this photo of Ronald Lee Syvrud.
Cochise County Sheriff’s Office
The sheriff’s office did not provide any additional details on the alleged threats, including the name of the candidate.
Syvrud is also being sought for several outstanding warrants, including failure to appear for a DUI in Wisconsin and failure to register as a sex offender and a hit and run in Graham County, Arizona, the sheriff’s office said.
He was described by authorities as white, 6 feet tall and 220 pounds, with glasses.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or their local law enforcement agency.
Former President Donald Trump was scheduled to visit the border in Cochise County on Thursday.