Update: At 3 a.m., University Police reported that all campus buildings had been searched and are secured.
University and Rolla police are searching for a white man armed with a machete who had stolen a vehicle and was last seen near the Missouri S&T Golf Course around 11 p.m. Friday. The suspect is known to law enforcement and is approximately 6 feet tall, of slender build, with dark hair, and was wearing blue jeans and a hooded sweatshirt. Be aware of surroundings and if you see anyone matching this description, call 911.
The man had stolen a vehicle from Al West and was stopped in the parking lot of the S&T Technology Development Center, adjacent to the golf course. There he was confronted by an Al West employee, swung the machete at the employee and took off on foot at the golf course. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Check http://alert.mst.edu for more information.