Update:  A Topeka man sought by Jackson County authorities has been captured.  Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said early Thursday evening that 33-year-old Matthew Shipley was taken into custody in a field south of Baileyville by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Nemaha County Sheriff's Department and Kansas Highway Patrol.

(KAIR)--A search is launched for a Topeka man, wanted after allegedly fleeing from authorities.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a news release, said Thursday 33-year-old Matthew John Shipley remains on the run after fleeing on foot from the Jackson County Courthouse, following an unspecified incident.

Shipley was last seen on the southern side of Holton, leading the Sheriff's Office to issue an alert to residents to keep both their homes and vehicles locked.

Morse said Shipley is believed to be homeless, and investigators believe he may try to find an outbuilding, vehicle, or house to enter, in order to stay warm.

Shipley is also reported to be a parole absconder with the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Morse described him as 5 foot 7 inches, weighing around 155 pounds, with a full beard and wearing black pants, a black hat and a jacket of an unknown color.

According to Morse, Shipley is not known to be violent.

Anyone with information related to the whereabouts of Shipley is asked to notify the Sheriff's Office at 785-364-2251.