Police in Tinley Park are actively searching for a man who allegedly fled the scene of a vehicle crash near 183rd Street and LaGrange Road earlier today. The incident prompted a joint response from both police and fire crews.
According to the Village of Tinley Park Public Safety Department, a male wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants ran from the vehicle after the accident. Officers, along with a K-9 unit from the Tinley Park Police Department, are combing the area to locate the individual.
Authorities have not released further details about the crash or any possible injuries, but they have urged residents to avoid the area while the search continues. The presence of emergency crews and active police activity may cause temporary traffic delays in the vicinity.
The search area includes neighborhoods and businesses near the intersection of 183rd Street and LaGrange Road, a busy corridor in Tinley Park. Police have not confirmed whether the man is considered armed or dangerous but are advising the public to use caution and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Tinley Park Police Department. Updates will be provided as more details become available.
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