News

Actions

Lawson police capture man accused of stealing police cruiser

Posted at 3:56 PM, Jan 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-25 21:35:45-05

UPDATE 1/25/2017 8:15PM: The Clay County Sheriff's Department says Patrick T. Smith has been taken into custody by Lawson police.

A warrant was issued for his arrest after he didn't show up for a court appearance on Tuesday. He's charged with a felony sex offender present or loitering within 500 feet of a park with a playground or pool.

He is being held on a $10,000 cash only bond.

ORIGINAL STORY 1/25/2017 4:25PM: 

The Clay County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man they say stole a police cruiser in Lawson, Missouri.

Patrick T. Smith, 33, is the man accused of stealing the cruiser. Officials say he may be armed.

The Clay County Sheriff's Department tweeted that Lawson Police tried to take Smith into custody on a felony warrant when he stole the car. 

Lawson schools were not releasing students on buses but parents were allowed to pick up their children. 

41 Action News will update this story as more information becomes available. 

------

 

Follow 41 Action News on Twitter:

Follow @41ActionNews

Like 41 Action News on Facebook: