Fugitive escapes custody with stolen Union County Sheriff vehicle

November 9, 2022 at 4:07 p.m.
Fugitive escapes custody with stolen Union County Sheriff vehicle
Fugitive escapes custody with stolen Union County Sheriff vehicle

By Cassie Garrett-

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Indiana State Police assisted Union County in searching for Steven T. Lakes, 45. Lakes was driving a stolen Union County Sheriff's vehicle. The vehicle is a black Ford F150 truck with sheriff decals on it and no light bar. Lakes may have access to weapons. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach if located and contact 911. He was last seen heading to Ripley County. Lakes was also wearing a black hoodie and black pants. He is 5'6”, approximately 145lbs. Current information says that he does not have the facial hair that is shown in the photo. 

This was the last update at the time of print. For updated information, visit The 765 on Facebook.

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Indiana State Police assisted Union County in searching for Steven T. Lakes, 45. Lakes was driving a stolen Union County Sheriff's vehicle. The vehicle is a black Ford F150 truck with sheriff decals on it and no light bar. Lakes may have access to weapons. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach if located and contact 911. He was last seen heading to Ripley County. Lakes was also wearing a black hoodie and black pants. He is 5'6”, approximately 145lbs. Current information says that he does not have the facial hair that is shown in the photo. 

This was the last update at the time of print. For updated information, visit The 765 on Facebook.

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