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UPDATE: Police; Fugitive on the loose considered armed and dangerous

UPDATE: Michael Fickinger was captured Sunday morning in Mount Carmel Borough.  Fickinger is in custody and awaiting arraignment. All stolen firearms have been ...
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UPDATE:

Michael Fickinger was captured Sunday morning in Mount Carmel Borough.  Fickinger is in custody and awaiting arraignment.
All stolen firearms have been recovered.

Previously Reported:


 

Police in Northumberland County are looking for a man whom they consider armed and dangerous.

According to police, Michael Fickinger, of Ashland, burglarized a home in Mount Carmel Saturday morning and stole three rifles and a handgun.

Fickinger fled in a vehicle and  allegedly pointed the gun  at the driver and told them if they get stopped he will shoot him. Police were able to take Ficklinger into custody and found him in possession of the stolen handgun.

While in the police cruiser,  Fickinger kicked out the  window and fled on foot while handcuffed. He was last seen wearing a light blue denim shirt, black jeans and black sneakers.

Police say he is being considered armed and dangerous since the remaining firearms have not been located.

If anyone sees Flickinger please dial 911.

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