Crime & Safety
Police Search Via Helicopter For Suspect Eluding Capture
It's unclear what the suspect is wanted for but police ask for members of the public seeing suspicious behavior to dial 911.
EAST AUSTIN, TX — Police were searching by helicopter for a suspect who fled on foot in eluding officers on Monday afternoon.
Police tweeted out about the helicopter-aided search, but gave no details as to why they were searching for the suspect. The search area is focused in an area near Manor and Cherrywood roads, police said.
Any member of the public who spots suspicious activity in the area is urged to call police by dialing 911.
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APD searching for suspect who fled on foot near Manor/Cherrywood Rds. If you see something suspicious, please call 911. #whatthehelicopter
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) February 6, 2017
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