Normal, IL – Police in Normal are searching for a suspect after an armed subject fled from officers Tuesday afternoon near West Raab Road.
According to the Normal Police Department, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the 600 block of West Raab Road for a report of an armed individual. An officer confronted the suspect, who allegedly ran away on foot. During the pursuit, police recovered a weapon believed to have been in the suspect’s possession.
Authorities said the suspect has not yet been located as of Tuesday evening. Officers, with help from multiple agencies, are actively searching the area. Police described the suspect as last seen wearing black clothing and white shoes.
Normal police are urging residents to remain alert and call 911 if they see anyone matching the description or notice unusual activity in the area. They emphasized that community tips could play a critical role in the investigation.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted by texting NORMALPD to 847411 or through the Normal PD app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Police have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances leading to the initial report. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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