Murphysboro Police are searching for a convicted sexual predator.

53-year old William Earl Kyle, more commonly known as Billy, is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender.

Kyle was convicted in 2000 on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim between the ages of 13 and 16, and he is listed on the state’s sex offender database.

Police say Kyle has fled to either Franklin County or the Metro East area, and that he is to be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on Billy Kyle is asked to contact Murphysboro Police at 618-684-2121.