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Hiawatha Police seeking burglary, assault suspect

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance  locating the suspect in a Sunday morning burglary and aggravated assault.

Investigators on Monday released several pictures of 39-year-old James Schlup on the department's Facebook page, who is also wanted on a warrant for failure to appear.

According to police, he fled the scene of the alleged burglary and assault in a charcoal gray Ford pickup truck with no visible tags that may be stolen.

Police say Schlup had a handgun and normally carries several knifes.

Police say he stands about six foot, 4 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds.  He has distinctive tattoos on both arms and both sides of his neck.

Schlup has been known to frequent locations in Hiawatha, Atchison, Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Falls City.

Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact police immediately.

 

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