Anyone know what was going on? About 8 sheriffs cars and undercovers went flying down towards Pompano Joes w/ lights on. About 5 minutes later, they came roaring back the other way on 98.....
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Beach Lover
If the K9s lost his cent at the bay, why didn't they cross? It's no that easy to loose a scent. If he had gotten out of the water on the same side the dogs would have smelled it.I know there are dogs trained to scent search on and around water. Their schnozzles are super powerful! I wonder if any of the pooches working were water trained????
SoWal Guide
The story of Pitikas original bank robbery, Houston, TX
Check this out:
South Belt Ellington Leader
The story of Pitikas original bank robbery is on the top of the page... a Houston communtiy newspaper, July 30, 2009.
thanks SoWal Detective Watercourseway for finding this.
Check this out:
South Belt Ellington Leader
The story of Pitikas original bank robbery is on the top of the page... a Houston communtiy newspaper, July 30, 2009.
thanks SoWal Detective Watercourseway for finding this.
Beach Comber
Yes he could blend in at the beach. Perhaps that is where he was before the first encounter on old 98. He was in shorts no shirt and barefoot. Maybe he was staying over there. Wonder if he was alone or had friends over there. He is very elusive, I was reading the local ch.13 archives in Houston and he broke into a house and the resident pressed his medic alert, the police came and he vanished into a sewer. There is a patrol car parked at the corner of Juniper and E. Mitchell right now, that makes me feel better. Hopefully soon I can resume walking the dogs.
SoWal Guide
speaking of blending in at the beach, please let this situation heighten your safety awareness around town by realizing that we do have many folks, in addition to regular tourists, who are transitory, or who are just passing through. we don't know anything about where they are from or who the hail they are. this is paradise in many ways, but please remember to keep children in your sight while on the beach or anywhere else. we live in a safe place, but... we also have many many kinds of visitors.
I remind my friends of this while they are visiting, because they feel so safe here. I've known parents to go up to the red bar for a drink, leaving children out on the beach to play, if only for a short time. NOT a good idea. ever! no matter the age of the children.
I remind my friends of this while they are visiting, because they feel so safe here. I've known parents to go up to the red bar for a drink, leaving children out on the beach to play, if only for a short time. NOT a good idea. ever! no matter the age of the children.
Beach Fanatic
I thought I heard the helicopter again but its my neighbor mowing their lawn. Yay!!
Beach Fanatic
He didn't swim (walk; swimming ain't possible) from East Mitchell down the shoreline or across the Intracoastal, or at least not before it got dark last night. That particular route of escape was covered, by land and by sea.
If he swam from East Mitchell across to Jolly Bay, someone on the bay fill would have seen him.
General feeling is that he had someone he could call, and he got a ride out. There are several forestry trails one can take from EPW to 98 without being seen from Bay Drive or 395, and I don't know if anyone was stationed there. BUT, it's best not to take chances. He is already wanted for so much, another murder charge wouldn't worry him in the least.
If he swam from East Mitchell across to Jolly Bay, someone on the bay fill would have seen him.
General feeling is that he had someone he could call, and he got a ride out. There are several forestry trails one can take from EPW to 98 without being seen from Bay Drive or 395, and I don't know if anyone was stationed there. BUT, it's best not to take chances. He is already wanted for so much, another murder charge wouldn't worry him in the least.
Beach Fanatic
You are making me realize this guy has such a 'generic' look, he could just throw a ballcap & sunglasses and quietly hang out on the beach for months. (Not now of course...!) In his criminal records (Harris County TX) and he made off with nearly $16,000 cash from the bank robbery. Hotels take cash and he surely could have a fake ID.
Beach Comber
Is there a picture of this guy....
on the www??? I'd like to see what he looks like.
You are making me realize this guy has such a 'generic' look, he could just throw a ballcap & sunglasses and quietly hang out on the beach for months. (Not now of course...!) In his criminal records (Harris County TX) and he made off with nearly $16,000 cash from the bank robbery. Hotels take cash and he surely could have a fake ID.
on the www??? I'd like to see what he looks like.
Beach Fanatic
on the www??? I'd like to see what he looks like.Walton County Florida, Office of the Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.
Beach Lover
another murder charge wouldn't worry him in the least.
SN, "murder" or attempted murder? And would that have been for shooting at the deputy?
SoWal Insider
on the www??? I'd like to see what he looks like.
wmbb.com - Suspect Search Continues,? Residents Asked to Stay Inside and Lock Doors
SoWal Guide
The suspect is Matheos S. Pitikas DOB 10/16/84. He is a white male 5' 6" 175 lbs. He was wearing blue shorts and no shirt. He has brown hair and a goatee. He was last seen in the East Point Washington area. The subject is considered armed and dangerous.
Walton County Sheriff's Office
Beach Comber
Thanks!!
Regular Harry Houdini he is!! Hard to believe he escaped Pt. Washington without being detected by dogs or police. Probably still roaming the acres and acres of woods. Don't know!!
Walton County Florida, Office of the Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.
Regular Harry Houdini he is!! Hard to believe he escaped Pt. Washington without being detected by dogs or police. Probably still roaming the acres and acres of woods. Don't know!!
Beach Comber
A bit scary having him roam around and not knowing where he is.
Beach Fanatic
I would predict if he is smart, he has broken into an empty home or took a homeowner hostage to stay out of sight for a few days. There are a lot of empty homes even in Point Washington. If he is in a secure place out of sight he could hole up for several days before making a move. How long will the police keep this much attention on PW?
It is not embarrassing at all. If he had any training or instruction in escape and evasion it is quite possible to avoid capture. You just have to know how to do it. By the same token, those doing the searching have to know how to do it without alerting the hunted they are there.
Beach Comber
A bit scary having him roam around and not knowing where he is.
Without a doubt, RbSoWal!! He'll make a mistake soon and they'll catch him, I'm hoping.
Beach Lover
The longer this lasts the more uneasy I get. Unless he does have military background training he is going to be getting pretty desperate soon. He's been on the run for 1month since the TX robbery and has now been presumably in the forest for 24 hrs now!
SoWal Guide
I would predict if he is smart, he has broken into an empty home or took a homeowner hostage to stay out of sight for a few days. There are a lot of empty homes even in Point Washington. If he is in a secure place out of sight he could hole up for several days before making a move. How long will the police keep this much attention on PW?
I was thinking this as well.. many empty homes all around. I am sure the police have all this taken into consideration - who knows what is really going on? the sheriff's updates contain no new information - and I'm sure they don't want to release pertinent info while the search remains in progress.
I hope the cops will stay as long as necessary. Just knowing they are nearby, guarding the hood, is a comfort.
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Beach Comber
The longer this lasts the more uneasy I get. Unless he does have military background training he is going to be getting pretty desperate soon. He's been on the run for 1month since the TX robbery and has now been presumably in the forest for 24 hrs now!
Almost makes you think he knows someone who lives in the PT. Washington area???? Just speculating!!
Beach Fanatic
If he is still around here I think I'll try luring him in. He needs water, food, and transportation, right? How 'bout I leave a pile of grilled cheese sandwiches, a case of water, a 12 pack of ice cold beer, AND the kayak at the end of my dock.
Umm, will need backup from SO & PT Washington Posse on the capture however!
Umm, will need backup from SO & PT Washington Posse on the capture however!
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Beach Comber
If he is still around here I think I'll try luring him in. He needs water, food, and transportation, right? How 'bout I leave a pile of grilled cheese sandwiches, a case of water, a 12 pack of ice cold beer, AND the kayak at the end of my dock.
Maybe leave some ouzo and baklava??
Beach Fanatic
If he is still around here I think I'll try luring him in. He needs water, food, and transportation, right? How 'bout I leave a pile of grilled cheese sandwiches, a case of water, a 12 pack of ice cold beer, AND the kayak at the end of my dock.
Umm, will need backup from SO & PT Washington Posse on the capture however!
Drill a hole in the bottom of the kayak where he can't see it and call the WCSO as you watch him sink!
Beach Comber
So I know several residents got automated calls on their house phones yesterday from WCSO. I don't have a house phone... and I know I'm not the only one... does anyone know if there is a way I could register my cell number with WCSO?
Beach Fanatic
This has been like a hurricane spinning just off shore. Evacuate, come back but with caution, oh ok come back nothing will happen OH WAIT, maybe you should put the storm shutters back up.
Yesterday was ChefEd's birthday and we had invited some folks over to celebrate but I guess the prospect of being stopped, interrogated and searched by several heavily armed Law Enforcement Officials on the way home from a birthday party caused everyone to reconsider. Well that and the fact that they would never have been allowed in to the neighborhood.
Does this mean he didn't really turn 40 yesterday?
Yesterday was ChefEd's birthday and we had invited some folks over to celebrate but I guess the prospect of being stopped, interrogated and searched by several heavily armed Law Enforcement Officials on the way home from a birthday party caused everyone to reconsider. Well that and the fact that they would never have been allowed in to the neighborhood.
Does this mean he didn't really turn 40 yesterday?
Beach Fanatic
Drill a hole in the bottom of the kayak where he can't see it and call the WCSO as you watch him sink!
The old Andy Griffith trick, huh?
I think he is still in the Daughette subdivision. The whole Inlet Beach thing sounds far-fetched to me. I don't think he knows anything about the area. He turned up Bay Drive and into Daughette without knowing where the road went. When he got to the end of Bay Drive, he saw it ended at the water and tried to get off the road.
I don't think he has assistance from anyone around here. He is on the run from Texas. He was just moving through here.
I have driven through the neighborhood and there are more reporters than law enforcement. Three deputy vehicles are parked in a line on East Mitchell, but couldn't see where the deputies are.
I personally think they need to have everyone available looking until they find him. The smartest thing for him to do is to find a spot and stay in it until LEOs move out. After a day or two, he will need food, clothing and transportation. It is then that someone in the neighborhood is in trouble.
Looking like a big black eye for the WCSD. Can't believe they have given up. I am very frustrated by the lack of information coming from the Sheriff. I think the people in Daughette should be kept up to date on the status of the search. Keeping us uninformed does not help Adkinson.
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