The Florida sun bleeds down on another endless search. It’s been years since Pedro Santamaria vanished, leaving behind a trail of fear and a multi-state manhunt. The FBI’s Most Wanted list isn’t about petty thieves or white-collar scams. It’s reserved for predators, and Santamaria fits the bill. Back in 2015, a seemingly routine shipment of precious metals traveling up I-95 became a nightmare in Wilson County, North Carolina. Santamaria, allegedly one of the gunmen, didn’t just relieve the truck of its cargo. Witnesses say he and his crew dragged the victims – bound and helpless – into the woods. A chilling detail the Bureau doesn’t often share, but one that paints a clear picture of the man they’re hunting.
Santamaria is a ghost with multiple birthdays. Records show a tangle of dates – June 6th, 7th, 8th, even July and August of 1962, and a late entry for 1967. Born in Cuba, he’s a Black male, around 5’7” and carrying roughly 180 pounds. Keep an eye out for a scar on his left forearm; it’s a mark that hasn’t faded with time, unlike his trail. He’s moved through the shadows of California, Louisiana, and Texas, leaving no solid footprint, just whispers and the memory of that North Carolina highway. The feds believe he’s still armed, still dangerous.
The charge isn’t simple robbery. It’s conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act violation – interstate commerce held hostage by violence. And layered on top of that, conspiracy to possess a firearm during a crime. This isn’t a smash-and-grab. This was planned, coordinated, and brutal. The FBI isn’t offering this hunt for sport. They’re offering up to $10,000 for information leading directly to Santamaria’s arrest and conviction. A substantial reward for bringing a violent man to justice, but it’s more than just the money. It’s about closing a case that’s lingered for far too long.
He’s a phantom, a shadow flitting between states. But phantoms leave traces. Someone knows where Pedro Santamaria is hiding. Someone has seen him, heard from him, or knows someone who does. Don’t let fear or misplaced loyalty shield a criminal. If you have any information, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately. Your tip could be the key to finally ending this hunt and bringing a dangerous fugitive to face justice. Call your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at FBI.gov. Don’t look the other way.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Pedro Santamaria |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Hobbs Act Robbery; Conspiracy to Possess a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | June 6, 1962, June 7, 1962, June 8, 1962, June 24, 1962, June 06, 1962, July 8, 1962, August 8, 1962 , June 8, 1967 |
| Race / Sex | black / Male |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Height | 5’7″ |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | Santamaria has a scar on his left forearm. |
| Location | Florida |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Pedro Santamaria
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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