Fort Smith Police search for carjacking suspect

The male is described to be approximately 5’9″ tall, has dirty blonde hair, and is wearing a dark blue shirt and blue jeans.

FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) is looking for a man accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint.

According to the police report, officers responded to an aggravated robbery call in the 3700 block of North 6th St. on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Police say the victims are unharmed but had their vehicle stolen at gunpoint by an unknown man.

The suspect is described to be approximately 5’9″ tall with dirty blonde hair, and is wearing a dark blue shirt and blue jeans.

Police say the man is suspected to be armed with a handgun and should be considered extremely dangerous.

According to FSPD, officers recovered the stolen vehicle near Walnut Street. Officers chased the suspect into nearby woods and are still looking for him. The search and investigation are still underway and police say more information will be released when it’s available.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FSPD at 479-709-5100, or dial 911 if it’s an emergency. Reward-eligible tips of up to $1,000 can be submitted through Fort Smith Crime Stoppers at 78-CRIME.

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