HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police chased a suspect confirmed to have major felony warrants Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but that suspect got away.
According to Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper, "A short vehicle pursuit occurred as the suspect immediately fled. His vehicle was disabled when he bottomed out going over some railroad tracks in the Southeast section of Hutchinson."
Officers flooded and contained the area. Due to the potential threat, the Emergency Response Team was activated.
"We also requested mutual aid from Reno County SRT, Harvey County ERT, South Hutch PD, Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications, Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS," Hooper said. "We had the area shut down for several hours while officers searched for the suspect. Unfortunately, he was not located. There is no continuing threat to the community."
Hooper also thanked the Moose Lodge for opening their building to be used in conjunction with the police Command Post.
"Their support allowed us to get personnel inside and out of the weather," Hooper said.
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