CONOVER, N.C. — Authorities are searching for a wanted man and a missing and endangered teen after a police standoff Thursday afternoon at Brandywine condos in Catawba County.
Deputies along Brandywine Drive in Conover said they were looking for Jim “Milkbone” Jernigan, and 15-year-old Hope Carroll, who is missing and endangered and may be with him.
After the three-hour standoff, the police got access to the condo but no one was inside.
Jernigan is wanted for armed robbery and stealing a car from someone in Catawba County. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Nearby condos were evacuated and residents were able to return.
The stolen car was recovered.
If you know their whereabouts, call the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at 828-464-3112.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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