DERBY — Police are looking for a 31-year-old fugitive considered armed and dangerous after he fled police with several children in his vehicle.
According to police, Lucas Putvain was spotted traveling on West Street in Derby when he saw a marked state police vehicle.
Putvain fled at a high rate of speed. He was last seen traveling east.
Police say they did not initiate a pursuit because of the children in the vehicle.
Putvain is wanted for an armed robbery that took place in Newport back in November, in which he and an accomplice ordered a man into a vehicle at gunpoint.
Putvain is charged with assault and robbery, unlawful restraint in the first degree, and in possession of a deadly weapon while committing a crime.
Police say he is armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone with information regarding Putvain should immediately contact the Vermont State Police.
Wow! He’s so brave he’s using children to “hide” behind! Hope he’s found before the children or anyone else are hurt!