(KNZA)--Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse reports that Jackson County Sheriff Deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers are searching for a suspect in a vehicle pursuit that begin on 126th Road shortly before 11 am.

The pursuit ended in the 13500 block of 190th Road east of US 75 Hwy when the driver fled into a wooded area. A female passenger is currently in custody. Jackson County Sheriff’s K-9s, KHP K-9s, a KHP helicopter and a drone were used in the search.

At 1 pm, the suspect believed to be Cody Wayne Gaston, 35 is still on the run.

Gaston is a white male, 190lbs, 5’11” with brown hair and blue eyes. Gaston has a tattoo on his right and left arms.

Gaston may possibly be between US 75 Hwy and R.4 Road between 182nd and 190th in Jackson County.

It is important for anyone in the immediate area to keep homes, outbuildings and vehicles locked and secured.

If anyone has information of Gaston’s whereabouts, contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 785-364-2251.