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Helicopter aiding in search for 3 armed suspects on foot near Prince George-Sussex line

Posted at 6:26 PM, Aug 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-04 18:52:12-04

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. – Authorities are searching for three armed suspects on foot near the Prince George-Sussex County line Thursday afternoon.

The Prince George Police Department urged residents to use caution between Loving Union Road and Courtland Road.

That is where Prince George police, Sussex deputies and Virginia State troopers are searching for the suspects.

A witness told WTVR CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil that a helicopter was aiding in the search.

The suspects are described as white males; one described as possibly Hispanic. One of the suspects was last seen wearing a white and orange shirt and shorts. There was no word on what the other two suspects were wearing, but authorities said one of the men was barefoot.

If you have information that could help officers, call Prince George Police Department at 804-733-2770 or 911.

Stay with WTVR.com and watch CBS 6 News  for updates on this developing story. This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can submit a news tip here.

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