Wagoner County Officials Search For Sex Offender In Conjunction With Robbery

The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office is searching for a registered sex offender who is wanted for questioning about a Saturday robbery.

According to officials, two men beat and robbed another man in the 28900 block of East Fourth Street South near Catoosa early Saturday morning.

The men beat the victim and left him in the roadway after stealing his possessions and cash, a news release said.

WCSO is searching for Charles Matthew Powell, 38. Powell is described as a white man, 6-foot-3 with short, black hair and tattoos. Deputies said Powell may or may not have facial hair.

According to the Department of Corrections records from 2002, Powell has three tattoos on his upper left arm ("Misty," "Kayla," and a heart); a tattoo on the right upper back (skull with crossbones). Officials said Powell now has tattoos on both arms and his neck.

Powell was convicted in 1999 of second-degree rape in Tulsa County. He is a registered sex offender in Wagoner County.

According to deputies, Powell was last seen in a silver, gray or green sport utility vehicle, possibly a Jeep Liberty, and may be in the company of his girlfriend Bailey.

Powell is known to be working in the Sapulpa area, the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office said.

If you know the current whereabouts of Powell or others connected with this robbery, please contact the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office at 918-485-3124. For non-immediate tips, you can contact the tip line at 918-485-7799.