SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Spring Hill Police Department issued a warning Thursday night for anyone in the area of Maury Hill Street and Spring Hill Elementary School during their search for a wanted man armed with a handgun.
INCREASED POLICE ACTIVITY- Officers are in the area of Maury Hill St/Spring Hill Elementary looking for Colin Harless, 23 years old, 5’9 160 pounds. LSW blk shirt and khaki pants. He is on foot, possibly hiding in the wood line. ARMED WITH A .45 cal. HANDGUN. DO NOT APPROACH. pic.twitter.com/beMBNDNM8d
— Spring Hill Police (@SHPDTN) October 25, 2024
The suspect is identified as Colin Harless, 23, and police say he is wanted for violating an order of protection. The alert by Spring Hill police describe Harless as a 5' 9" male weighing 160 lbs., last seen wearing a black shirt and khaki pants.
Police say Harless is armed with a .45 caliber handgun and is on foot, possibly hiding in the woodline in the Evans Park area. The public is advised to avoid the area and not to approach Harless if you see him.
Anyone who sees Harless should contact 911 immediately.
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