The Hendry County Sheriff's Office asks neighbors in LaBelle to stay in their homes as they track a suspect following a crash Thursday night.
On Facebook, HCSO posted "Hendry County K-9 units were attempting a traffic stop in the area of Sioux Ave and Cheyenne Ave, when the driver of the suspect vehicle accelerated crashing into two vehicles at the end of Sioux Ave."
HCSO added that an unidentified suspect ran from the vehicle into the woods. The sheriff's office has deputies and K-9 units tracking that suspect. They have a perimeter set up in the search area.
HCSO told people living in the area not to interact with deputies or K-9s unless approached. If you have seen anything suspicious or have any knowledge of the suspect involved, please contact the sheriff’s office at 863-674-5600.
Gulf Coast News is working to confirm more about this situation. Check back for updates.
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