Thursday, January 24, 2019

Have you seen this wanted man?

On January 21, 2019 a Bates County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a green Isuzu Rodeo driven by Charles Smith (DOB 5/1/1989). Mr. Smith failed to stop for the Deputy. The Deputy followed the vehicle onto County Road 13501 in Amsterdam. 

Mr. Smith pulled into a driveway on that county road and exited the vehicle and took off running. The Deputy began a foot pursuit chasing Mr. Smith. The Deputy lost sight of Mr. Smith as he fled into a wooded area.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office is trying to find the whereabouts of Charles Smith. It is believed that he could possibly be hiding from law enforcement in Amsterdam, MO. Mr. Smith currently has a misdemeanor warrant out of Bates County for failure to appear. More charges are expected to be filed by the Bates County Prosecutor for fleeing and eluding.

If you have seen Mr. Smith or know where he is hiding please do not hesitate to contact a Deputy at 660-679-3232. If you hare hiding Mr. Smith be advised that you can also be charge criminally for harboring a fugitive.



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