Police are looking for Loren Bellrichard, an Austin man with a history of legal troubles, after he did not return to jail from his furlough Saturday.

Bellrichard, 67, was charged in September for allegedly stalking a 16-year-old Austin girl. He was previously released on bail but violated the terms of his release when he contacted the victim and went back to the Mower County jail earlier this month, according to Mower County Attorney Kristen Nelsen.

Nelsen said Bellrichard was granted a two-day furlough to attend his mother’s wake and funeral on Friday and Saturday, but Bellrichard did not return to jail by the time his furlough expired at 6 p.m. Saturday.

“We have been looking for him, and as many eyes and ears as possible to look for him would be very much appreciated,” Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi said.

Amazi said Bellrichard didn’t appear to be dangerous and mainly traveled by foot or by bicycle. Bellrichard is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 145 pounds, according to Amazi. He has gray hair and a longer beard, with dreadlocks in both. He typically carries a backpack around, and usually wears green or camouflage Army surplus pants and jacket in the winter.

Bellrichard is expected to face additional felony charges for being on the lam, and Nelsen said anyone who is aiding Bellrichard would also face charges.

Bellrichard — a much-recognized face around Austin, known for being outspoken and often homeless — was convicted in 1991 for threatening public officials. He sent more threatening letters to public officials while in prison, which added seven years to his sentence. Bellrichard was also suspected of setting fire to the homes of two district judges in 1988 and 1989 but was acquitted of those charges. In 2010, he also ran for a seat on the Mower County Board but wasn’t elected.

His latest legal trouble began this spring when he allegedly left letters and notes for the victim in April and May. Officers told Bellrichard to stop, according to a court complaint, but he allegedly sent a bicycle, softball glove, ball and bat in September. A note was also with the gifts, but it was not signed. Police say they recognized the writing from previous letters sent by Bellrichard.

Officers later spoke with Bellrichard at a home in the 1600 block of Third Ave. NW, where he allegedly told officers he bought the girl the softball equipment as he thought she would be good at the sport, and he bought the bike so she could get to practice.

He has a pretrial is set for Jan. 23. He faces three felony charges for stalking a victim younger than 18.