Authorities in Garner are actively searching for a suspect wanted for kidnapping in New York who was reportedly spotted in the area on Wednesday night.
According to Garner Police, the incident began when an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired tags. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Daveaun Whittle, was found to have an active kidnapping warrant out of New York.
As the officer attempted to detain him, Whittle fled the scene, leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash at the intersection of Fayetteville Road/U.S. 401 and Manor Ridge Drive. After the crash, Whittle exited the vehicle and fled on foot towards a nearby bowling alley, eventually disappearing into the woods.
K-9 units were deployed to track him, but as of late Wednesday night, Whittle remains at large. Authorities have deemed him armed and dangerous due to the nature of his warrant.
Description of the Suspect
Daveaun Whittle is described as:
- Height: 6’1″
- Build: Heavyset
- Hair: Dreadlocks
- Last Seen Wearing: Dark pants and a blue jacket
Garner Police urge anyone with information about Whittle’s whereabouts to contact them immediately and avoid approaching him.
