Border patrol looking in New Baltimore for 4 people who abandoned van

Border patrol looking in New Baltimore for 4 people who abandoned van

3:48 PM, May 3, 2012
By Eric D. Lawrence
Detroit Free Press Staff Writer

Border Patrol agents are continuing a search of the New Baltimore area that began this morning for four people who agents watched abandon a van and flee.

Agents were patrolling in the area about 8 a.m. when a van pulled to the side of the road and four people jumped out and ran, according to a press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The release said there is no danger to the public.

“We’re assuming they’ve left the area,” said Border Patrol Agent Geoff Ramer, who provided the press release.

Ramer said he did not have the name of the road where the group abandoned the van or a description of the people. He said the group likely fled when they spotted the patrolling agents. Information about the van or where it was registered was not available.

The release said the search has been extensive, and noted that “other Border Patrol agents and local law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search, including Border Patrol K-9 units and air support from CBP Office of Air and Marine.”

Contact Eric D. Lawrence: elawrence@freepress.com.

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