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Madison County Sheriff urges residents to lock homes after MHP pursuit leaves one suspect at large

One suspect remains at large after an MHP pursuit ended on Highway 84 Saturday night. Residents in the Norris, Harrison, and Bear Trap areas are urged to secure their homes and vehicles.
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The Madison County Sheriff's Office is asking residents in the Norris, Harrison, and Bear Trap areas to lock their homes and vehicles after a Montana Highway Patrol pursuit ended with one suspect still at large.

According to a Facebook post from the sheriff's office, the MHP pursuit ended on Highway 84 Saturday night. One of the two occupants in the vehicle has been apprehended, but the second remains outstanding.

The sheriff's office said there is no believed threat to the public.

Residents and anyone passing through the Norris, Harrison, and Bear Trap areas are advised to call 911 if they see any hitchhikers in the area. The sheriff's office is also asking the public to reach out if they notice any suspicious person.

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