UPDATE: Auburn police cancel search for individual who fled from interstate accident; subject in custody
UPDATE (10/27, 10:38 a.m.): Auburn police just confirmed they have located the suspect, and they are in custody.
UPDATE (10/27, 8:05 a.m.): Police have no indication that the suspect is still in the area.
However, they ask that the public remain vigilant in reporting any suspicious activity to our non-emergency line at 334-501-3100 or 911.
The suspect they were looking for is described as a black male,, 5’10” to 6′, wearing a hoodie jacket and jeans, possibly carrying a duffle bag. The subject was last seen in the area of Stoneridge Dr.
Original report: Auburn police are searching for an individual who fled from an interstate accident Monday morning, according to a notification sent out from police around midnight central standard time.
The accident occurred on I-85 South at Mile Marker 56 and left one lane blocked.
The search for the individual was taking place in the Covington Ridge neighborhood of Auburn.
According to the notification, Auburn Police are asking those in the area to remain indoors and report any suspicious activity by calling 911.
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