Merle Wakefield, a registered sexually violent predator, remains at large following his disappearance from an Amazon processing facility in Rancho Bernardo, California. Wakefield, whose last known location was the facility on Via Esprillo, cut off his ankle monitor before vanishing early Friday morning. A felony warrant has been issued for his arrest, specifically for failure to register as a sex offender. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest. The investigation is being led by the San Diego Sheriff's Department's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and the San Diego Fugitive Task Force. Wakefield has a significant criminal history, including convictions for lewd acts on a child in 1981 and rape in 1990. He served time in prison and a state mental hospital before being placed on transient conditional release. His disappearance has caused renewed anxiety among residents in the Rancho Bernardo community, where neighbors have previously faced similar concerns regarding other registered sex offenders. Law enforcement has not confirmed the vehicle Wakefield may have used, despite an initial BOLO alert mentioning a white Toyota Camry. The search for Wakefield has now entered its second week, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the monitoring and location of high-risk sex offenders within the community.