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Lexington police seek burglary suspect on city's east side

Posted at 5:14 AM, Aug 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-22 05:14:11-04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Police in Lexington were searching for a suspect early Thursday morning who matched the description of someone who burglarized a store on the city's east side.

Authorities said officers responded to an alarm about 2:30 a.m. at 723 Vapor, 1201 Winchester Road.

Police said they found broken glass and other signs of a burglary.

Officials tell LEX 18 that just before 4 a.m. a report of someone matching the suspect's description was called in. Police said a foot chase ensued but the suspect got away around Henry Clay Boulevard.

Police continue to search for the suspect.