The Austin Police Department has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for an inmate who escaped while on hold at a psychiatric hospital in Texas.

McArthur Mathis was transported to The Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction Hospital on Wednesday after being in custody in Grimes County since he was arrested Jan. 2 on multiple warrants. Mathis is also a registered sex offender.

Mathis is facing multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury to a family member, obstruction or retaliation, deadly conduct and burglary of a habitation.

Authorities warn McArthur Mathis has a violent history may be heading to Grimes, Lavaca, Brazos or Gonzales counties. (Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Police also said Mathis should be considered armed and dangerous due to his criminal history.

Anyone with information on Mathis is asked to contact the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office at 936-873-2151, Grimes County Crimestoppers at (936) 873-2000, or www.p3tips.com.