The Butte County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a suspect who ran away from deputies carrying a semi-automatic pistol.
The suspect, identified as 19-year-old George Wright from Oroville, ran away after deputies pulled him over for traffic stop Thursday.
Deputies searched the area with help from a K9 and the BCSO helicopter, but were unable to find Wright.
Wright is wanted on felony warrants and is currently on felony probation.
As a result of the traffic stop, Wright is wanted for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited Person Possessing Ammo, Possession of Burglary Tools, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Ballistic Vest, and Possession of a Loaded Firearm while Possessing a Controlled Substance.
If you know where Wright is, contact BCSO at (530) 538-7322.
