Houston man accused of punching 5-year-old boy, taping his mouth

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Houston man is accused of punching a five-year-old boy and now police want to find him before he hurts another child.

William Robert Montanez is wanted for hitting him in the face and putting tape over the boy's mouth.

The boy's mother says she left her son with Montanez while she went to work back in February, but didn't notice the bruising until the next day.

Montanez stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs around 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and short black hair.

If you know where he is call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. Information that leads to his arrest could be worth a reward up to $5,000.