City of Salem says no arrests or new info as manhunt continues

UPDATE 9/19 4:40 P.M. SALEM, Va. (WFXR) –- The City of Salem says there have been no arrests made and no new information learned in the ongoing search for the man who was the focus of a manhunt on September 18.

In a statement released by the city, WFXR News was told the investigation is still “incredibly active” and Salem Police have been working “non-stop” to local the missing suspect.

A description of the suspect has currently not been released to the public; however, Salem schools did operate on their normal schedules for both arrival and departure on Thursday, September 19.

Salem officials are asking for continued patients as they progress with their investigation.

Check back with WFXR News for more updates in the future.



UPDATE 4:40 P.M. SALEM, Va. (WFXR) –- The Salem Police Department has released more details and a timeline regarding the ongoing manhunt for a man who allegedly stole a car with a child inside on the morning of September 18.

Salem PD says the incident began around 7:27 a.m. on Wednesday when reports of a stolen car from the Riverland Mobile Home Park were received. The suspect then allegedly committed several crimes, including robbery, and attempted robbery, before stealing a second car with a young child inside.

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