San Angelo Police Continue Search for Suspect Who Fled Across Concho River

An investigation is underway into identifying and locating the man who fled San Angelo Police after a traffic stop Monday night.

At approximately 8:21 p.m., a police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration near the 1100 block of Roosevelt. The vehicle pulled into the River Point Apartment complex when suddenly the driver opened the door and ran towards the Concho River. The vehicle, now identified as a 2004 Dodge Neon, was left in drive and continued to roll until it hit a tree—just missing a nearby carport, said Officer Tracy Gonzalez, public information officer for SAPD.

Gonzalez said the driver is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches and weighs about 150 pounds. He also has a short haircut. The man continued to run into the Concho River where he swam across and exited the west bank.

As stated in a previous article, a perimeter of the area was established and multiple units, including a K9 Team, searched for the suspect, but could not locate him.

Gonzalez said during a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun, a small quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a wallet that was determined stolen during a prior incident.

The vehicle’s registration sticker was also identified as belonging to a different vehicle and was seized. Attempts to contact the vehicle’s registered owner has been unsuccessful, Gonzalez stated.

If anyone has information about the identity of the suspect, call (325)657-4264. Anonymous tips can be made online at http://bit.ly/SAPDTips247, via text: text TIP SAPD to 888777 and follow the prompts, or by phone at 1-855-TIPS-247.