Manhunt Conducted Tuesday Evening in Alexandria

A manhunt was conducted Tuesday evening in Alexandria for an individual wanted by Wilson County authorities.
At last report, the man was still at large but not believed to be in Alexandria
In a prepared news release, Sergeant Chris Russell of the Alexandria Police Department stated that “On Tuesday , August 25th at 4:55 pm DeKalb Central Dispatch was notified that Wilson County Sheriff’s Deputies were in pursuit of a wanted person in a vehicle on Hwy53/ Brush Creek Highway coming into DeKalb County and the Town of Alexandria. Wilson County Deputies pursued the vehicle to the intersection of High Street and Avant Street where it was stopped. A male passenger exited the vehicle and ran on foot. A female passenger was apprehended in the vehicle.”
“Multiple agencies responded to the area , Including Alexandria Police , DeKalb Sheriff’s Deputies , Tennessee Highway Patrol, and additional Wilson County Sheriff’s Deputies. Officers set up around the area and a tracking K-9 was brought in from Wilson County.”
“After several hours of searching, the suspect could not be located. He was last seen around the area of Allen Street in Alexandria running west . It was determined that the man is wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department for outstanding warrants . He is described as an African American in his early twenties. He was wearing a white shirt and red shorts. It is not believed that the suspect is still in the area but the Alexandria Police Department is asking for residents to be aware and notify law enforcement if anyone matching the description is spotted,” according to the statement.