Frankfort, IL – A police search was underway Thursday afternoon after a suspect allegedly fled the scene of a crash near Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, officials said.
According to the Frankfort Police Department, the search began around 3 p.m. in a wooded area north of Lincoln Highway, east of Wolf Road. Officers reported that the man allegedly ran from the crash site and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a green shirt.
Authorities confirmed that multiple units were deployed to the area as police combed the woods in an effort to locate the suspect. The search caused heightened activity along Lincoln Highway and surrounding roads, prompting warnings for nearby residents and commuters to remain alert.
Police have not released further details about the crash or whether anyone was injured. Officials said the search was ongoing as of Thursday afternoon.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Frankfort Police Department.
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