Hitchhiker wanted for North Carolina kidnapping, Tennessee robbery may be in Georgia
Jordan Nathaniel Hedden (Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina is warning Georgia residents about a man on the loose wanted on felony charges related to a kidnapping and robbery.
North Carolina officials say Jordan Nathaniel Hedden was hitchhiking in their jurisdiction with a woman identified as Stephanie Neace.
Detectives say the two were picked up by a female resident on Nov. 30. Once they got inside the car, officials say they hijacked it, forcing the resident to get into the back seat while they drove.
Officials say Hedden continued on to Tennessee, where it is believed he broke into a home with a gun. Hedden then hitchhiked his way to Georgia.
Georgia officials arrested Neace, but Hedden is still on the run.
It is believed he could be somewhere in the state and should be considered both armed and dangerous. He has warrants out for his arrest in Tennessee as well as North Carolina.
Anyone who sees him should avoid approaching him, and call 911 or North Carolina's Cherokee County Dispatch immediately at 828-835-3144.
Hedden is 5-feet-8-inches tall, weighs approximately 130 pounds and has green eyes and brown hair. He may be traveling on foot or on a bicycle now.
Any received tips will be considered anonymous, according to the office.
This article was reported from Atlanta.