Man flees during Houston traffic stop, leaves his ID – and girlfriend

When patrol officers pulled over a vehicle a little after 2 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation in the 3600 block of Edison Street, the driver "took off and ran on foot," said Lt. Larry Crowson. When patrol officers pulled over a vehicle a little after 2 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation in the 3600 block of Edison Street, the driver "took off and ran on foot," said Lt. Larry Crowson. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Man flees during Houston traffic stop, leaves his ID – and girlfriend 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

Houston police are searching for a man they said fled from officers but left his driver's license – and girlfriend – behind during a traffic stop.

When patrol officers pulled over a vehicle a little after 2 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation in the 3600 block of Edison Street, the driver "took off and ran on foot," Lt. Larry Crowson said.

"The suspect left his driver's license and his girlfriend in the car, so we know who is," Crowson said.

Police deployed a K-9 unit and air support to search the area, but their search has not turned up the suspect, Crowson said.

The suspect is said to have multiple DWI warrants out for his arrest, and police are obtaining an additional warrant for evading arrest, Crowson said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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