Police search for man possibly armed with machete near UNM
Police are searching for a suspect who they say is armed with a machete near UNM. They're asking people to stay inside and lock their doors.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are searching for a suspect who they say is armed with a machete near UNM.
Officers are searching the area of Lead and Mesa, just five blocks south of Central and University. If you live in the area, you’re asked to stay inside and lock your doors and call 911 if you have a medical emergency. If you don’t live there, avoid the area.
According to UNM police, police has a perimeter around the area of Lead and Buena Vista. They’re looking for a man with a white shirt and a black backpack.
If you have any information regarding this, reach out to UNMPD at 505-277-2241.
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