From The Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE — The Irondale Police Department (IPD) is continuing to search for a violent suspect that was last seen on Grants Mill Road at I-20 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Photo courtesy of the Irondale Police Department.
According to the IPD, officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Crestwood Boulevard to investigate a felony assault.
“The victim was still on the scene and was able to give a description of the suspect and what vehicle he was driving,” Lieutenant Mark Meadows stated. “She described the suspect as a black male, early 20s in age, 5 foot 10 inches tall, and 170 lbs.”
A short time later, the suspect and his vehicle were located.
“Irondale Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on Grants Mill Road at Interstate 20,” Meadows stated. “At this time, the suspect fled on foot. A search was conducted, and the suspect was not located.”
Birmingham Police Department and a tracking dog from the Trussville Police Department assisted in the search. The suspect is still at large and is considered to be armed and dangerous.
This is an ongoing investigation.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
