Police Search For Wanted Man

Lexington Police searched for a wanted man for several hours early Tuesday morning.

Police said they stopped a car behind Spearmint Rhino off Athens-Boonesborough when a passenger dropped a gun and took off running.

A K-9 unit was called in to help search the area.

Police said they think the male suspect may have hitched a ride to the Newtown Pike area.

Officials said the man has several warrants, including one for robbery.