Residents and visitors in Encinitas experienced an added dose of drama when a helicopter took to the skies with a public plea on behalf of the San Diego Sheriff's Office. Loudspeakers from above advised the community of an ongoing manhunt for a suspect known simply as "Alex." The individual, described as a Hispanic male adult in his mid-forties, had reportedly fled from deputies, triggering an intense search within the area.
San Diego Sheriff’s social media channels were quick to relay details about the suspect: a 47-year-old man weighing 160 pounds, donned in a black and white baseball jersey and camo pants. Their post explicitly called on the public to assist in locating Alex, last seen running near the 1200 block of S. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. The Sheriff's Office asked anyone with information not just to contact them but to directly "call 9 1 1." This immediately served to inform the public of the potential risk and enlist them as quasi-deputies in the search for this man.
The suspect's description and the location of the last sighting were detailed in a post from the San Diego Sheriff's official social media X account. The digital bulletin provided a succinct and actionable message, underlining the situation's urgency. The Sheriff's office did not provide additional context as to why the suspect ran or what crimes he may have been accused of or convicted of.
1/2 HELICOPTER ANNOUNCEMENT: 1200 BLOCK OF S. COAST HIGHWAY 101, ENCINITAS
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) November 14, 2024
The Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect who ran from deputies. We are searching for a Hispanic male adult named "Alex," 47 years old, 160 lbs, wearing a black and white baseball jersey and camo...
