The Idaho County Sheriff’s Department is currently searching for an armed suspect in the Lawyer’s Canyon area of the county.
Authorities say the incident began earlier Tuesday in Adams County. The suspect, who has not been identified, allegedly stole a car and drove north toward Grangeville. Idaho County Sheriff Doug Giddings says the suspect ran through spike strips in Idaho County, abandoned the vehicle he was in and allegedly stole a second vehicle and continued north. The suspect once again ran through a second series of spike strips, abandoned the second vehicle and allegedly stole a third vehicle. Officers continued to pursue him but have not yet located him.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s with dark facial hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark t-shirt and a baseball cap. He is believed to be armed.
Schools and hospitals in the area are on lockdown and resident are advised to not make contact with the suspect and lock all doors and vehicles. (Lewiston Tribune)
