The following is a news release from the Walker County Sheriff's Office:

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 3:10 pm Walker County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a possible narcotics call off of FM 2989. Upon arrival Walker County Deputies along with Narcotics Investigators met with the complainant, an employee of the property owner, who stated that while working on the property he had located what appeared to be marijuana plants.

Walker County Deputies along with Narcotics Investigators were given permission to enter the property. As they located the marijuana plants they spotted a Hispanic male walking towards them and they immediately announced they were with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office.

The man then fled into the heavily wooded area. As additional units arrived to assist with the search for the Hispanic male; officers managed to locate 5,255 marijuana plants, estimated value of

$7,866,000 dollars. While searching the entire area, a camp site was found that appeared as a current living/shelter space.

At this time the man has not been located. Due to the individual fleeing

from the deputies they were not able to identify him. He is described as 6’2”, black hair, last seen wearing blue jeans and a light colored t-shirt, possibly in his late 20’s or early 30’s.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. We would like to ask the public if anyone has seen any related activity or may have information regarding the above incident to please contact The Walker

County Sheriff’s Office at 936-435-2400.