Foot Pursuit of Felony Suspect Near Escalante and Pantano

Summary: Tucson Police East Division officers engaged in a foot pursuit of a felony suspect who shined a light at officers and then fled on foot in the area near Escalante and Pantano. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male with 'puppy hair,' wearing a red shirt and blue jeans, was last seen running through alleyways and hopping fences near 7835 East Hackberry Place. Multiple units set up a perimeter, coordinated search efforts, and utilized K-9 teams to locate the suspect. Several residential streets, including Queen Palm, White Pine, Dogwood, Silver Beach, and Green Ash, were mentioned as part of the search area. The event involved active coordination, perimeter tightening, and ongoing risk assessment to the public and officers.