Deputies still searching for naked man in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE (WTVD) -- Cumberland County deputies are still searching for a man who ran from the courthouse during a pretrial hearing Tuesday afternoon, stripped, and then jumped into a nearby creek.
Deputies are looking for 19-year-old Jocquail Amear Clemmons.
Authorities said Clemmons learned that his bond would be revoked and then fled the courthouse. He ran across Person Street and into the woods, stripping off his clothes as he ran.
Deputies chased Clemmons into the woods and to Cross Creek where they lost sight of him. It appeared that he may have been swept downstream in the rain-swollen waters.
Officers searched the creek and its banks. They did find a spot where they say it appeared someone had climbed or tried to climb up from the water.
Clemmons is described as being 5'9" to 6' tall with a slim build.
He should be considered dangerous. It is unknown if he is armed.
Deputies are also trying to determine if Clemmons had any help getting away.
Anyone who has information on Clemmons' whereabouts should contact the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at (910) 677-5432.
