TOMS RIVER - A search is underway in Monmouth and Ocean counties for a convicted sex offender who failed to register as one under Megan’s Law and may now be purposely evading law enforcement, according to authorities.

Marvin Sanders, 37, of Shrewsbury, who has also been known to spell his name “Marven,” or go by the name “Maurice,” has been known to frequent neighborhoods in and around Toms River and Manchester, according to social media posts from the New Jersey State Police.

The State Police ask that anyone with information about Sanders’ whereabouts contact the State Police at 609-882-2000. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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Erik Larsen: 732-682-9359 or elarsen@gannettnj.com