WILSON COUNTY, Texas — A manhunt is underway in Wilson County for a burglary suspect on the run.
Robert Atkins, 33, is wanted on multiple warrants and was last spotted Sunday in La Vernia, which is about 45 minutes outside of San Antonio. His warrants are for vehicle burglary and property theft, which are both felonies.
The sheriff there says he was hiding in a home with his girlfriend on the 100 block of Blackjack Road. He got away after deputies chased him during a multi-agency response in the area.
Atkins is well-known by law enforcement in the area. Deputies suspect him in a string of recent vehicle thefts and burglaries in Wilson County.
Sheriff Jim Stewart says the suspect was almost caught Sunday. In a social media post, Stewart wrote deputies attempted to chase him from his girlfriend's RV. She was subsequently arrested for helping him with his escape.
Atkins was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts with bright tennis shoes. At last check, he remains on the run.
As a precaution, the sheriff said there would be extra patrols in the area.
Anyone with information should call the Wilson County Sheriff's Office at (830) 393-2535.
MORE LOCAL NEWS
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members.