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Two Manhunts in Baxter County, AR land Two Burglary Suspects Behind Bars

Another suspect is still on the run

October 23, 2011|Lauren Matter | Anchor/Reporter

Two men are in custody and another is still on the run after two separate manhunts in Baxter County, Arkansas.

Both searches began as car-chases after authorities spotted stolen vehicles.

Deputies first responded to a report of stolen property from the city of Briarcliff around noon Saturday.

A K-9 unit, search helicopter, and dozens of deputies were used to track down Johnny Lee of Mountain Home.

He's charged with felony theft and fleeing.

While that search was going on, the police chopper was diverted to another high-speed chase, this time just east of Mountain Home.

A car had been reported stolen from the Care Manor Nursing Home and moments later an investigator saw a vehicle matching the description.

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Deputies say they found Thomas Blackmon a short time later, hiding under a log in a wooded area close to where the car was abandoned.

He's charged with two felonies.

Authorities are looking for Travis Adams, the man pictured, for his involvement in one of those incidents.

Deputies say he's still on the run at this hour.

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Adams is asked to contact the Baxter County Sheriff's Office at 807-425-7000.

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