(WNY News Now) – Syracuse police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Joshua A. Cruz Jr., who is wanted in connection with a homicide. Authorities warn that Cruz should be considered armed and dangerous and urge anyone who sees him not to approach him.

The Syracuse Police Department is seeking information about the whereabouts of Joshua A. Cruz Jr. as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.

Cruz is described as a 21-year-old man who is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. Police have released photographs of Cruz for public and media use to assist with efforts to locate him.

Authorities are urging residents to use caution. Anyone who sees Cruz should not approach or attempt to contact him.

Anyone with information about Cruz’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Syracuse Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 315-442-5222.

Police are asking the community to share relevant information that could assist investigators in locating Cruz.