(KAIR)--A Sunday night search for a possible vehicle burglar turns into a probe of shots fired in Atchison.

Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, following an inquiry made by MSC News, says police officers were in the area of 9th and Atchison Street, around 9:15 Sunday night, to investigate a report that a person was seen in that area looking inside vehicles.

While in the area, searching for the suspect, officers heard a gun shot, and saw a person running away from the area, disappearing into the Sunday night darkness.
According to Wilson, an extensive search of the area ended without the suspect being located.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information related to the case should contact Atchison authorities at 913-367-4323.