Point Washington Manhunt Over

[graytonbeachguy]

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.

 

[native]

I know the Fire Dept keeps contact info for all commercial buildings. I bet the sheriff's office does also.

 

[dmarie]

I feel that the WCSO should post some sort of update on their site. It still says that "schools are in lockdown." Seems it would be easier for them to diseminate information that way vs fielding all the calls they must be receiving. We all do have a right to know a little something, IMO

 

[native]

I agree. He has been running for almost a month from TX. He had enough sense to get far away from TX asap. It wouldnt surprise me to find out he has a military background and is very capable of surviving over night in a state forest.

I agree Jodi. That makes bike riding in Daughette very unappealing.......

 

[Miss Critter]

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.

That crossed my mind, too. How many of those homes are listed for sale? Should realtors be especially cautious when showing property in the area? I'd hate to surprise this guy.

 

[downtown]

He could be hiding in a vacant home. As a matter of fact a screen is off of the front window of a home for sale on E.Mitchell, it is leaning up against the house on the front porch. It is really obviouse but I guess patrols could have missed it. Although they did have alot of K-9's here even as late as 10pm. He was barefoot at the time a neighbor saw him which would make running through the woods sans forestry trail pretty painful, especially once the adrenaline wore off. When Jay saw him he was just walking along the "boardwalk" that connects to his pier. Jay's house is only about 4 or 5 houses away from where he ditched the truck and fired at police. Then this guy sort of walked past Jay who was fishing and they even said hello to each other in passing. Keep in mind I've heard at least 8 law enforcement vehicles and occupants were chasing him! He obviously is good at not arousing suspicion from people.

 

[RbSoWal]

He could be hiding in a vacant home. As a matter of fact a screen is off of the front window of a home for sale on E.Mitchell, it is leaning up against the house on the front porch. It is really obviouse but I guess patrols could have missed it. Although they did have alot of K-9's here even as late as 10pm. He was barefoot at the time a neighbor saw him which would make running through the woods sans forestry trail pretty painful, especially once the adrenaline wore off. When Jay saw him he was just walking along the "boardwalk" that connects to his pier. Jay's house is only about 4 or 5 houses away from where he ditched the truck and fired at police. Then this guy sort of walked past Jay who was fishing and they even said hello to each other in passing. Keep in mind I've heard at least 8 law enforcement vehicles and occupants were chasing him! He obviously is good at not arousing suspicion from people.

wow, just imagining the guy who has been being hunted down for over a day come and say hi to you and you then wouldnt know that it was him.

 

[downtown]

That crossed my mind, too. How many of those homes are listed for sale? Should realtors be especially cautious when showing property in the area? I'd hate to surprise this guy.

I think realtors should contact police and give them keys/codes to access all properties in the area. Everyone should call their friends in the area and check on them, if he has taken someone hostage give the friend a word to repeat back if they are in danger. Afterall if any of the scenarios that people have brought up are true it would take alot of luck for the police to just stumble across that situation.

 

[native]

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.

From what it sounds like, he wasn't clothed to be carrying all that cash. So he is possibly out in the woods with no resources. That can make for a desperate individual. I am keeping things locked up and my eyes open!

 

[Jeri]

okay... Now i am getting scared....
I don't like the desperate part...
lets hope he is in a nice motel somewhere right now! LOL!