Police catch man who ran from Springettsbury traffic stop
Daily Record/Sunday News
Springettsbury Township Police Sgt. Daniel Stump said the man was spotted on the property of the parts and manufacturing center carrying some cones, "trying to blend in as an employee."
But one of the employees recognized the man - whose name police did not release - and alerted police. An officer began chasing him, and a United Parcel Service worker, who saw the chase, tripped the man, allowing police to arrest him, Stump said.
Police pulled over an SUV about 7:20 a.m. between North Hills Road and Memory Lane, when they noticed it had an expired registration plate that belonged to another vehicle.
During the stop, the man got out of the gold 1994 Chevy Suburban and ran toward the industrial complex, at 600 Memory Lane. He scaled a barbed-wire fence to get onto the property, Stump said.
Stump said later the man might have gained entry to the buildings through one of many garage bays that are often open.
Officers - along with the plant's security and management team - began combing the plant and, gathering reinforcements, set up a perimeter around the complex.
"Employees in the building were evacuated as a precautionary measure," according to Caterpillar.
Police spotted the man twice inside the plant but were unable to catch him, Stump said.
Searching the man's vehicle, police found two gun holsters, which led them to believe he might have been armed, Stump said.
A York Area Regional Police K-9 unit spent about an hour searching the building.
About 11:35 a.m., after employees had been allowed to return to work, an employee recognized the man, and a nearby officer was alerted.
Springettsbury Township Police said they also received help from officers from Spring Garden and Hellam townships.
Staff photographer Chris Dunn contributed to this report.
Caterpillar's statement
After the man's arrest, Caterpillar issued a statement, saying in part that it "has cooperated fully with authorities in this matter and is grateful to local law enforcement for their quick and professional support in resolving this matter."
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