SCHERTZ, Texas – A person who crashed a bike near two Schertz colleges fled the scene on foot Wednesday afternoon, prompting a big police search and momentary faculty lockdowns.
The incident occurred simply after 12:00 p.m. near the northbound entry street of I-35 and Fairlawn Road. According to the Schertz Police Department, officers had been known as to the scene of a crash involving a bike and one other automobile. Before officers arrived, the motorcyclist ran from the world.
The suspect is described as a white male, roughly 5’10” to 6’0″ tall, carrying a white shirt and white socks, and carrying a backpack. Police consider he could have suffered accidents to his left arm, together with extreme street rash, however the full extent of his accidents is unknown.
The motive the person fled the scene stays unclear, however police say it was evident he didn’t wish to converse with officers. Investigators found the motorbike had no license plate, and the automobile identification quantity didn’t match any registered automobile.
As a precaution, close by Schertz Science and Technology School and Sippel Elementary had been positioned below a “secure” protocol. That status means all perimeter doorways had been locked, nobody was allowed to enter or exit, however regular actions continued contained in the buildings. The lockdown was lifted after police decided the suspect was now not within the space.
Officers searched the encompassing neighborhood utilizing a drone and a K9 unit, however had been unable to find the suspect. Police stated they don’t consider there’s a continued menace to the general public.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has details about the suspect is urged to contact the Schertz Police Department at 210-619-1200.