Authorities launch manhunt for suspect after police chase in St. Francois County

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by KMOV.com Staff

KMOV.com

Posted on September 12, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Updated Thursday, Sep 13 at 8:53 AM

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo (KMOV.com) -- The Missouri Highway Patrol and St. Francois County Sheriff’s office are both involved in an ongoing manhunt for a suspect who ran from police Wednesday night.

The search started just before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Highway B and State Highway 221, in Doe Run.

The sheriff started chasing the suspect’s car near that location. Police did not say why they were pursuing the suspect.

After a short vehicle pursuit, the suspect exited the vehicle somewhere on Hawk Hollow Road, just outside of Farmington.

One person was arrested at the scene. Authorities are still looking for the suspected driver.

 

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