Stolen Scherz Landscaping Truck, Suspect Found in Manhunt Near Goodfellow AFB

Multiple police units are searching for a Hispanic male in his mid-40s, stocky build and a buzz haircut. He is sought for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, or car theft.

According to reports, the hunt started at the 4100 block of S. Chadboune. 

No description of the vehicle was revealed, however the police are pursuing the suspect, who fled on foot.

San Angelo Police notified Goodfello AFB Security Police that the search is near their area. 

Police have set up a perimeter in the Dellwood, Norwood, and the Crestwood area, north of S. Chadbourne. 

Reports are that the suspect may be armed with a knife.

Update 2:44 p.m.

SAPD is calling Criminal Investigations Division to process the vehicle allegedly stolen. The vehicle is located in the alley behind Edgewood.

Update 3:16 p.m.

Police were asked by the San Angelo ISD if they should withhold students inside Glenmore and Belaire Elementary Schools nearby. Police said that there was no immediate danger to students from either of the nearby schools. We confirmed the regular student release from the schools with SAISD Executive Director of Schools Steve Gill.

Update 3:52 p.m.

The suspect has been apprehended. He fled briefly on foot, but was quickly detained. The vehicle stolen was a landscaping truck and trailer.

Update 5:16 p.m.

SAPD Press Release:

This afternoon, police were dispatched to Scherz Landscaping, 2225 Knickerbocker, for the report of an unidentified male who abandoned a passenger car at the location before stealing a pickup truck and trailer from Scherz. 

While officers were investigating the incident, dispatch received a call regarding another unauthorized use of a motor vehicle from the 4100 block of S. Chadbourne.

Upon arrival to the Chadbourne location, officers learned that a man attempted to steal a vehicle from a business but some employees prevented the theft.  The employees told police the man ran away from the area.

Several police units responded to the area to assist with the search, and soon officers located the stolen Scherz truck and trailer, abandoned.  Shortly thereafter, police located the suspect near a residence in the 200 block of Dellwood.  The suspect, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, is believed to be involved in both incidents. 

His identity is not confirmed at this time.