***Update 5/4/18 – The man was apprehended by police. Read an updated story here
A Search for a male suspect that law enforcement was actively looking for in connection with an incident that occurred this morning in Manitowoc County has been called off. Officials say they believe at some point somebody picked him up and he is out of the area. They add that they know who he is but his name has not been released.
The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office informed Sheboygan County authorities that a girl was dumped from a vehicle on I-43 after an alleged abduction and the driver took off. Sheboygan County Sheriff Cory Roessler says there were two men involved, with one suspect exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot in the Town of Wilson. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle continued towards Ozaukee County where he was apprehended by law enforcement.
The man who fled on foot is described as a black male 6- foot tall, weighing 200 pounds with pierced ears and dread lock style hair wearing blue jeans and an orange and black t-shirt. Authorities say he is believed to be armed with a handgun. Authorities have not released any more information on what type of activity the alleged suspect is wanted for. There was no word on when the search would resume.