Armed suspect arrested in Astoria, police say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Police have arrested a suspect in Astoria after previously warning the public Wednesday morning that he is believed to be armed, dangerous and on the loose.

Just before 7 p.m., a spokesperson for the Astoria Police Department confirmed to KOIN 6 News via email that 37-year-old Shane Dunn was "taken into custody" after receiving a tip from a citizen.

Officers engaged in "a short foot pursuit" of the suspect leading up to the arrest, the Astoria police spokesperson said.

Around 5:30 a.m., police said they flagged a stolen vehicle near Florence Avenue and Rivington Street.

Officers said they attempted to stop and arrest the suspected driver, Dunn, but he took off.

During the escape attempt, authorities said Dunn almost hit an officer and his car became stuck in the grass, he then ran off.

Police's search for Dunn lasted hours as they called on the public's help to bring him in.

Astoria police said the car Dunn had been driving had been stolen from Cowlitz County in Washington and had been involved in a chase with Longview police officers on Tuesday along with being associated with a burglary in Clatsop County.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact police.