FBI steps up efforts to find Aurora man

The FBI is asking for the public's help in tracking down an Aurora man who's been wanted for a year for his alleged involvement in a drug-distribution ring.

Enrique Sanchez Sr., 62, formerly of the 800 block of East Galena Boulevard in Aurora, has been the subject of an FBI manhunt for a year, since being one of 16 people charged in a federal complaint with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a felony. Three of the 16 eluded capture and remain at large.

Sanchez is accused of taking part in a drug-distribution ring managed by his son, Enrique Sanchez Jr. Sanchez Sr., a Mexican national, allegedly acted as a courier, running cash to Dallas and returning with wholesale amounts of cocaine.

He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and approximately 225 pounds, of stocky build, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone recognizing Sanchez or with any information about his whereabouts is asked to call the FBI at (312) 421-6700.