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Deputies: Search for car thief in Lake County completes after man found hiding in tree
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A car thief was found hiding in a tree Thursday morning, ending a manhunt that prompted school administrators to place three schools on lockdown, the Lake County Sheriff`s Office said.
The man was suspected of stealing a car before ditching the vehicle and fleeing to a nearby wooded area, Lake County Sgt. James Vachon said.
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Deputies said they found the man hiding in the forest.
“We have taken the suspect of the stolen vehicle into custody; he was hiding up a tree in the wooded area,” Vachon said. “We are violating down the perimeter at this time.”
Lake Minneola High School, Grassy Lake Elementary School and Minneola Elementary Charter School were each placed on lockdown as a precaution, school officials said.
The school district said parents will receive updated by phone.
Deputies said the lockdowns will be lifted when school officials deem suitable.
Deputies: Search for car thief in Lake County finishes after man found hiding in tree, WFTV
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Deputies: Search for car thief in Lake County finishes after man found hiding in tree
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A car thief was found hiding in a tree Thursday morning, ending a manhunt that prompted school administrators to place three schools on lockdown, the Lake County Sheriff`s Office said.
The man was suspected of stealing a car before ditching the vehicle and fleeing to a nearby wooded area, Lake County Sgt. James Vachon said.
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Son worries 92-year-old Leesburg woman’s trusting nature may have led to…
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Deputies said they found the man hiding in the forest.
“We have taken the suspect of the stolen vehicle into custody; he was hiding up a tree in the wooded area,” Vachon said. “We are cracking down the perimeter at this time.”
Lake Minneola High School, Grassy Lake Elementary School and Minneola Elementary Charter School were each placed on lockdown as a precaution, school officials said.
The school district said parents will receive updated by phone.
Deputies said the lockdowns will be lifted when school officials deem adequate.