The San Diego Sheriff's Department took to the skies to alert the people of San Marcos of an active manhunt for a suspect who fled from deputies. In a direct approach to engage the community's help, a law enforcement helicopter broadcasted a description of the wanted individual.
The suspect, identified as Thomas Corder, is described as a Hispanic male, 26 years old, with a height of six feet two inches and a thin build. He has tattoos adorning his chest and arms. At the time of the incident, Corder was wearing a white tank top, t-shirt, and shorts of an unknown color. His last known location was heading southbound across a field near the 500 block of Borden Road.
The information was disseminated through the San Diego Sheriff’s official X account, where they released the details of the suspect and his last sighting in San Marcos. The X post urged locals to remain vigilant and to report any sightings or relevant information to the authorities, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in law enforcement efforts.
1/2 HELICOPTER ANNOUNCEMENT: SAN MARCOS
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) August 6, 2024
The San Diego Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect (Thomas Corder) who ran from the deputies. Searching for a Hispanic male, 26 years old, six feet and two inches tall, thin build, with tattoos on his chest and arms, wearing a...
While the reasons behind the suspect's initial confrontation with deputies were not immediately disclosed, the public safety advisory reflects an ever-present reliance on real-time communication in managing such situations.
The Sheriff's Department has not released further details on the case, and it is unclear if Corder is believed to be armed or dangerous. The community is advised to exercise caution and to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department with any tips that might aid in the capture of the suspect.
