UPDATED: “Armed and Dangerous” suspect still on the loose

Posted on December 25, 2018
FLOYD BROWN BPD
Bloomington Police are still on the lookout for burglary suspect Floyd Brown, who allegedly ran from police after crashing the car he was driving into multiple vehicles Sunday night at Veterans Parkway and G.E. Road. (Bloomington Police Department photos)

 

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – A man considered “armed and dangerous” is still on the loose after fleeing from Bloomington Police and causing a multi-car crash Sunday night at G.E. Road and Veterans Parkway.

Floyd Brown, 39, of Springfield allegedly ran from the crash scene.

Police said they were investigating a series of burglaries on the city’s east and southeast side, and Brown had been linked to a Sunday evening home break-in in the 3200 block of Dorset Ct.

The chase began in the 900 block of Arcadia Drive where Brown allegedly drove off in a black Dodge Charger.

Officers said Brown was driving without headlights, and they lost contact with him. He allegedly turned north on Veterans off East Oakland Avenue, driving at a very high rate of speed before crashing into the other cars.

Police said no one suffered life-threatening injuries. However, authorities think Brown may have been hurt.

Police said Brown has no known connections to Bloomington-Normal, but may have been trying to find a ride back to Springfield.

Brown is a light-skinned black man, 5′ 10″ tall, with long black hair and brown eyes.

Police said anyone who sees Brown should not approach him.

Anyone with information about Brown is asked to call Bloomington Police at 9-1-1, or the non-emergency line at 309-820-8888.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

The Crime Stoppers organization pays rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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