Deputies are searching for a man who attempted to steal a motorcycle, then jumped into the Alafia River on Wednesday.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies approached the man, he fled on foot and entered the water near 9812 Gibsonton Drive and swam away.

Deputies determined the man is no longer in the water, but he has yet to be located.

The suspect was last seen near the Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve.

There are no injuries reported.

HCSO K-9 and Aviation units have responded to aid in the search.

