AVONDALE, Ariz. — A suspect who caused an evacuation at Walmart and then forced a driver at gunpoint to give him a ride on Friday barricaded himself inside an Avondale home on Sunday night after a police chase, Goodyear PD said.
Early Monday morning, however, the suspect believed to be Christopher Mendoza was still at large, police said, after fleeing from the home.
Police said later on Monday morning there was another barricade situation in another Avondale home where he was believed to be, but he was not found in the home.
Goodyear PD says after he wasn't found in the Avondale home they received a tip Mendoza could be in a home in Surprise.
We will update this story with new information as it becomes available.
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Police said they tried to make a traffic stop on a car occupied by Mendoza. The car sped away and officers pursued until Mendoza bailed out and ran from officers.
Police said the suspect then entered a home in the area of 109th Avenue and 4th Street and barricaded himself inside.
The suspect, however, was able to flee out of the backyard of the home and through a perimeter set up behind the home by police.
Police continued to search for Mendoza house to house, but have not been able to find him. Mendoza is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who may have information on his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 immediately or call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.