The Susanville Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a man with a $75,000 felony warrant who fled on foot after a traffic stop Tuesday evening.
At around 8:30p.m., on June 11th, according to details released by the department, officers observed a man identified as Susanville resident Justin Gene Lord driving a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Chestnut Street.
“Officers had previous knowledge that Lord has an active outstanding felony warrant for $75,000,” explains Police Captain Ryan Cochran. “As the Officers attempted to make a traffic stop, Lord accelerated for a short distance then pulled over and fled on foot near Pat Murphy little league field.”
The officers gave chase but were unable to locate Lord.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Justin Gene Lord are encouraged to contact the Susanville Police Department at 257-2171.
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