A burglary suspect is still on the loose in Taylorsville after slipping out of police custody in neighboring West Valley on Wednesday evening, prompting a multi-agency search but no orders for residents to shelter inside.
According to KUTV, Sgt. Fowler with the Taylorsville Police Department said the man broke away near the intersection of 2200 West and 3500 South. Taylorsville Police are now working with West Valley City Police and the Utah Highway Patrol to track him down. As of the latest update, officials had not released his name, a description, or any identifying details, and there was no shelter-in-place order in effect.
State Troopers Aid Local Search
The Utah Department of Public Safety notes that Utah Highway Patrol troopers routinely back up local departments on incidents that cross city lines. Their role can include patrols, traffic control and coordinated search support when cases spill over municipal boundaries, as this one has.
How Residents Can Help
Anyone with information, surveillance footage, or tips that could help the investigation is urged to contact the Taylorsville Police Department. Taylorsville City lists a non-emergency line at (801) 963-5400. For immediate threats or emergencies, call 911.
This is a developing story. The suspect's name and description have not been released, and the search is still active. Updates will follow as law enforcement shares more information.
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