Search continues for Aurora absconder who abandoned car and meth

(From the Aurora-Marionville Police Department)

Early this morning, the Aurora-Marionville Police Department attempted a traffic stop in the northern area of the city of Aurora. The black Chevrolet Traverse failed to stop and engaged our officers in a short pursuit. The vehicle crashed on Carnation street near Farm Road 2195. When it crashed, the driver exited and ran.

 
The driver has been identified as Jamie Cook of Aurora. Cook is wanted by the Missouri Department of Corrections as an absconder. We have no information leading us to believe he is armed. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt.

 
Several law enforcement agencies are in the area with a perimeter set up and we intend to take him into custody peacefully unless he decides otherwise. Some fully rested and excellent K9’s are looking for him. Getting bit or not will be his decision.

We have his methamphetamine and the car secured. If you see him, please call 911 immediately and don’t approach. We will update the community when we have more information.