WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE:
Around midnight, the Wythe Co. Sheriff’s Office says the second person has been found and was taken into custody. The scene is now clear.
UPDATE:
Sheriff Anthony Cline, of the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that one suspect has been apprehended, while another ran from the scene on foot.
It all started when two people stole a car in Louisiana, according to authorities on scene. Virginia State Police, who began the pursuit, chased the suspects into Wythe County, where the passenger was arrested but the driver ran off. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office was called in to assist.
The last sighting of the at-large suspect was on Boone Furnace Road in Pulaski County. He is described as a male wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, in his 20’s.
Law enforcement continues to maintain a heavy presence in the area. Residents are urged to lock their doors, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Authorities have launched an active manhunt in the Barren Springs community, according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office.
The pursuit is centered near Gardner Road close to Route 100, where law enforcement officials are urging residents to lock their doors and report any suspicious activity immediately.
A significant police presence remains in the area as officers continue their search.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement to ensure community safety.
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