By Staff Reports

According to a Code Red message sent out at approximately 10:30 a.m., law enforcement is actively searching for Shawn Bolding, an unarmed white male, 32 years old. He is 6-foot-1 with brown hair, blue eyes, arm tattoos, and a scar above his left eyebrow. His clothing at the time of the incident is unknown.

Bolding was last seen in the Springhill Community near the intersection of Springhill and Mt. Ida Road near the water tower. The search for Bolding is in connection with a police chase that started in Covington County and ended in Crenshaw County after Bolding fled on foot.

As a precautionary measure, Brantley and Luverne schools were placed on lockdown, which has now been lifted. Sheriff Terry Mears confirmed that the lockdown was a safety measure taken while law enforcement continued their search in the area. Both schools were cleared by authorities, and no threats were reported on school campuses.

Sheriff Mears urges anyone who lives near the 5000 block of Mt. Ida Road to stay alert and report anyone fitting Bolding’s description by calling 911 immediately. He also reminds residents to always remove keys from vehicles. This article will be updated as the situation develops.