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Eric Russell
A man wanted in connection with several recent car thefts and burglaries is still on the run today after a widespread search by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Okaloosa Correctional Institution K9s and Florida Fish & Wildlife Officers.
Investigators believe 31-year old Eric Dewayne Russell, no known address, may have escaped the Laurel Hill area in a stolen truck. A construction worker is reporting that his 2007 white Chevrolet Silverado extended cab truck with Florida tag 2528PH is missing from where he left it this morning north of Ludlam Road with the keys inside. The victim says a shotgun was inside the truck.
Russell has been on the run since Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers initially attempted to pull him over for a traffic stop May 7th on Highway 90 near the Santa Rosa County line.
Russell fled the scene and later got the truck stuck near railroad tracks off Al Gilman Road.
He then ran into the woods and disappeared to avoid capture.
Deputies later learned the truck was reported stolen out of Coffee County Alabama. A handgun was also recovered from inside the vehicle.
Russell’s current whereabouts are unknown. It’s believed he could be armed. Anyone who makes contact with him should call 9-1-1 and should not approach or make contact with him.
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