JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —
UPDATE · 2:55 p.m.
The man who authorities say was on the loose on NAS Jacksonville property this morning has been caught.
This is a developing story.
The suspect has been apprehended at NAS Jacksonville. The all-clear has been given for base housing tenants. #captured #allclear
— NAS Jacksonville (@NASJax_) February 9, 2022
Police are searching for a man who broke onto NAS Jacksonville Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson for NAS Jacksonville said around 10:00 a.m., the man crashed his vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard and Collins Road, jumped a fence to the base and took off on foot.
Military police and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are currently searching for the suspect.
People living at NAS are asked to stay in their homes and avoid the area from Perimeter Road to Swan Road until the man is caught.
The NAS Jacksonville Security Department, along with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are currently searching for the suspect.
— NAS Jacksonville (@NASJax_) February 9, 2022
All personnel living aboard the station are asked to remain in their homes and stay clear of Perimeter Road to Swan Road due to police activity.
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