Widespread Manhunt For Possibly Dangerous NJ Fugitive (UPDATED)

A widespread manhunt is underway after a man escaped during a police investigation on Thursday, police said. Police say he's left the South Brunswick area and could be anywhere in the state.

Daimeir Nelson, 21, is going to be connected to a series of crimes, according to the South Brunswick police.

At the very least, Nelson will be charged with aggravated assault, police said.

Nelson is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light-blue T-shirt and dark pants, police said.

Officers have searching Georges Road, Route 522, Jeffery Circle and the Summerfield Development in the South Brunswick area.

If anyone has information, please call the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646.