Update (May 29):
RUSSELLVILLE, AR – A suspect wanted for a string of crimes earlier this week has been captured.
Christopher Hamilton, 34, of Pottsville, was jailed in Conway on Thursday after being arrested by the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office.
He is charged with 2 counts of Felony Theft, 2 counts of Kidnapping, and 2 counts of Aggravated Robbery.
Original story (May 26):
RUSSELLVILLE, AR – Police have identified a suspect in a series of morning incidents that included two home break-in/robberies and car thefts.
Christopher Hamilton, 34, is still at large.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, call the Russellville Police Department at (479) 968-3232 or on their silent partner tip line at (479) 967-2221.
Police say Hamilton is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, your are warned not to approach him and call 911 immediately.
Hamilton is suspected of storming into two homes early today where he robbed the residents.
About three hours later, he reportedly stopped a car at gunpoint, robbed the driver and stole the vehicle.
The first set of incidents happened shortly after 4 a.m. in the 300 block of South Boston, and then a short while later in the 1400 block of North Boston.
Then, shortly after 7 a.m. in the 1100 block of Buttermilk Road, the suspect stopped a green 1997 Ford Escort and robbed the driver at gunpoint before taking the vehicle and driving away. The car is described as having passenger side damage.
