Tow Attempt in Minnesota Turns Dangerous

A tow truck driver was forced to release a vehicle late Saturday night, July 26, after being confronted by an armed vehicle owner during a repossession attempt in Farmington, a suburb about 35 miles south of Minneapolis.

According to police, the incident happened around 10 p.m. near 220th Street and the old Fountain Valley Golf Course. The vehicle’s owner, who is known to law enforcement and has multiple outstanding warrants, allegedly brandished a firearm. Although the weapon was not pointed at the driver, the tow operator feared for his safety and disengaged. The suspect then fled the scene in the vehicle, later abandoning it nearby.

Multiple agencies responded, including K9 teams and air support from the Minnesota State Patrol. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as officers searched for the suspect. Despite an extensive search, the suspect was not found and is still at large.

Authorities believe the suspect is no longer in the area.  Source: https://www.limitless-news.com