ABINGTON, Mass. — An active search is underway in Abington for a suspect accused of fleeing from officers following a pursuit.
Police say the suspect is a heavy-set Caucasian man with long hair wearing a black helmet and a dark-colored short sleeve shirt.
According to investigators, the suspect fled on foot in the area of Linwood Street near Ladyslipper Lane and Old Country Way after a police chase.
The facts and circumstances leading up to that chase are unknown at this time.
Multiple officers are canvassing the area and K-9 units and drones have been deployed.
Police are asking area residents not to approach the suspect and to call 911 immediately if you see him.
The investigation remains ongoing.