What we know about search for escaped Ohio inmate in Henderson, Kentucky
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EVANSVILLE — Police in Henderson, Kentucky are continuing to search for an escaped Ohio inmate after an early-morning car chase reportedly led to the capture of the escapee’s partner.
In a news release published at 7:45 a.m., the Henderson Police Department said it believed 50-year-old Bradley Gillespie, a convicted murderer, was likely still on the loose in the Henderson area.
“Continue to stay vigilant, lock your doors, and contact 911 if you see anyone matching the description or have unlocked buildings that Gillespie could be hiding (in),” the department said.
Gillespie is reported to be 6 feet tall, bald, and weighs about 200 pounds, police said. He allegedly escaped from an Ohio jail where he was facing charges of burglary and breaking and entering.
Here’s what we know about the developing situation.
Just after 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, HPD officers observed “a stolen vehicle believed to be occupied by two escaped inmates out of Ohio,” a news release states.
Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. Officers pursued the vehicle until it crashed on Camaro Drive, where police said the two occupants fled on foot.
“We currently have a perimeter set up in the area of Camaro Drive and we are using (the) resources we have to locate Bradley Gillespie,” the HPD news release states.
At 9:15 a.m, authorities said they established a command post at the Hayes Boat Ramp, where a piece of Gillespie’s clothing was reportedly recovered.
“The park is closed while multiple agencies assist in coordinating efforts to locate Bradley Gillespie,” the news release states. “Please avoid the area.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: What we know about search for escaped Ohio inmate in Henderson, Kentucky