Vancouver police search for Todd Hubbard after GPS ankle monitor removal and missed court appearance
Felony warrant issued after pretrial release conditions allegedly violated
Police in Vancouver, Washington are searching for a man identified as Todd Hubbard after investigators say he removed a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor and failed to appear at a scheduled court hearing in a pending second-degree rape domestic violence case.
Investigators say Hubbard was due in court to change his plea but did not attend the hearing. Police say the GPS device had been required as a condition of pretrial release and was removed before the missed appearance.
What charges are associated with the warrant
A felony warrant has been issued for Hubbard’s arrest. In addition to the underlying allegation in the rape case, police say the warrant includes new charges tied to the alleged monitoring violation and absence from court:
- Third-degree escape
- Second-degree malicious mischief
In Washington, escape charges can apply to certain forms of unlawful departure from court-ordered custody or supervision, including conditions imposed while a case is pending. Malicious mischief charges can be filed when property is intentionally damaged, which can include destruction of monitoring equipment depending on the circumstances alleged by investigators.
Potential travel to Portland and public safety guidance
Police have indicated Hubbard may have left the Vancouver area and could be in Portland, Oregon, reflecting the ease of movement across the Columbia River corridor and the common cross-jurisdictional nature of searches in the region.
Police are advising the public not to approach Hubbard. Anyone who believes they have seen him is being instructed to call 911.
Police are asking the public to call 911 with information and to avoid direct contact.
Why ankle-monitor removals draw fast multi-agency attention
GPS ankle monitoring is typically used to enforce court-ordered restrictions such as location limits, no-contact provisions, and compliance checks while a defendant awaits trial or other case milestones. When a device is removed or disabled, supervising agencies can lose real-time location information and may treat the situation as an immediate escalation, particularly when the underlying allegations involve violence or a court has imposed restrictive release conditions.
For residents in the Portland-Vancouver metro area, law enforcement searches connected to pretrial monitoring failures often involve coordination across city, county, and state lines, with investigators working to confirm last known locations, collect tips, and verify whether a suspect has accessed transportation, housing, or acquaintances in neighboring jurisdictions.
What to do if you have information
Police are asking anyone with credible information about Hubbard’s location to contact emergency dispatch by calling 911. Investigators have emphasized that tips should focus on current whereabouts and avoid any attempts by members of the public to detain or confront the suspect.