A brutal murder in Stephens County, Oklahoma has left sheriff’s deputies searching for an illegal immigrant from Mexico suspected of being involved in the crime.

Balthazar Sanchez-Garcia, a 25-year-old illegal immigrant, is reportedly suspected of involvement with the murder of 20-year-old Oklahoma resident Linda Salazar, who was found dead with her throat slit in a shed.

Police said, according to Chickasha News, that Sanchez-Garcia weighs 165 pounds, is 5 foot 8 inches and is either traveling through Texas or Mexico in a white 2005 GMC Yukon with an Oklahoma “444AFH” license plate.

A nationwide alert has been sent out to law enforcement surrounding Sanchez-Garcia’s whereabouts. Sheriff Wayne McKinney said Sanchez-Garcia and Salazar were not related, but did not elaborate further on their relationship.

Residents who have seen or have knowledge of Sanchez-Garcia and his vehicle are asked to contact the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office in Oklahoma immediately at 580-255-3131 or by dialing 911.

John Binder is a contributor for Breitbart Texas. Follow him on Twitter at @JxhnBinder.