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State police searching for 2 people who fled, left car on I-39
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El PASO -- State police were searching for two people who fled a car and left it north of El Paso off Interstate 39 Thursday night.

State police at Germantown Hills said they were assisting Henry County authorities stemming from a theft of services by failing to pay for gasoline Thursday evening at Woodhull. When police checked the car which had been abandoned, they found two guns.

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Note: All views and opinions expressed in reader comments are solely those of the individual submitting the comment, and not those of the Pantagraph or its staff.

Pontiac resident wrote on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 AM:

" You(the Pantagraph) are leaving out important data from this article. Were they armed? Or was this just a massive witch hunt? "

MTG wrote on Jul 25, 2008 8:38 PM:

" Hey dispeptic skeptic, the liberals would like to remind you that it is best if ONLY CRIMINALS have guns. God forbid law abiding citizens have guns (please accept my apology for using the word "God" in a sentence...I forgot, liberals don't believe in God either). "

the dispeptic skeptic wrote on Jul 25, 2008 6:50 PM:

" The NRA would like to remind you that guns are beneficial to society. "

michelle24 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 4:10 PM:

" Yeah! A big shout out to the police for catching the bad guys! :) "

what r u talking about willis wrote on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM:

" LOL real american ... thanks for the laugh "

michelle24 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM:

" Well, GOlllllyyyy, Jipsi! It seems if that was you're lame a@@ attempt of an apology, then SHEESH! I'm going to tell you to have a "blue sky holiday" and leave it at that.
That was too funny, Duber3! Have a good one! "

what r u talking about willis? wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:38 PM:

" LOL real american ... thanks for the laugh "

Duber3 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:15 PM:

" Since you mentioned it, it's grammar, not grammer. HA. "

eric wrote on Jul 25, 2008 2:52 PM:

" the 2 suspects are in custudy. "

Duber3 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:32 PM:

" Jipsi: Nary a day shall pass that I shall not yearn for your intellectual words. Thank you OLD wise one for teaching me the importance of reading and trying to tap my inner being for more. You are a true pioneer and I thank you for all the wisdom you have bestowed over the months on the various posts. Where would we be without your conventional wisdom? God Bless. "

JimmyChooGirl wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:00 PM:

" BG & jipsi - I'll be the 3rd to understand what you are saying...not sure why other people aren't getting it but whatever. : )

I hope they find these guys quick. My husbands parents live in Roanoke and mine live in Minonk (10 minutes North East) so it's a little scary thinking these guys could take a family hostage in their own home...I hope I'm just being REALLY paranoid and these guys are just "gas thieves". But you have to wonder, if they are willing to run from the cops and have guns, what else will they do?

Hey there Duber! How's it going? : )

nvme - I don't think anyone is envying you after reading your ignorant comment! This story isn't focusing on them stealing gas...it's focusing on them being on the run with guns. Hello, I think that's something pretty serious! "

nvme95 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:28 PM:

" you guys make me giggle!! you guys need a life other than bickering at each other about comments made....why don't you voice your opinion on something that really matters! There are worse things in this world than someone stealing gas!! GET A LIFE!! Go donate blood or something. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA "

Duber3 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 11:56 AM:

" Jipsi: Nary a day shall pass that I shall not yearn for your intellectual words. Thank you OLD wise one for teaching me the importance of reading and trying to tap my inner being for more. You are a true pioneer and I thank you for all the wisdom you have bestowed over the months on the various posts. Where would we be without your conventional wisdom? God Bless. "

mommyB wrote on Jul 25, 2008 10:43 AM:

" I agree Duber3. I live in Roanoke and no one cares what race they are. We just want them caught so we can feel safe again and let our children outside to play! I have family that live right in the area that is being searched and they were told by law enforcement to keep a weapon handy if they had one. I hope no one has to use them and that these men can be apprehended in a safe manner. "

My3Cents wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:34 AM:

" to jipsi:

Just an FYI... it's "why", not "whu" (what's that mean? WHO??).

What are you? The grammar/spelling police? Maybe it's time to pay attention to the content of peoples posts rather than their academic prowess?

AND whats WITH all the CAPS? SHEESH!! "

jipsi wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:02 AM:

" michelle24: Read my responding post to tabtime. SHEESH.
And... non-plussed (or nonplussed) means 'bewildered, at a loss as to what to say or do".
A fairly common word in American language, found in literary and editorial writing... "

GoYouRedbirds wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:00 AM:

" wow.. shouldn't the main topic be, that these 2 men who are possibly armed and extremly dangerous, are possibly somewhere in the area? Lock your doors and be well aware of things/actions around ya. To me2008: i agree with you. i hope the pantagraph will update us with any new information. its a bit nerve racking to know that two dangerous men are on the loose, among many small towns in the area. "

jipsi wrote on Jul 25, 2008 8:49 AM:

" to tabtime:

Just an FYI... it's "perp", not "purp" (what's that short for? PURPLE??).
Perp = Perpetrator "

me2008 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 8:40 AM:

" I live in this area and would like to know updates? Have they found these men? I will not allow my children outside today until i know if they have found them, or until i know they have moved out of the area! pantagraph please up date us on this as you get it "

fortunate1 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 7:16 AM:

" Was wondering what was going on. Heard there was 50+ cops armed with rifles and a couple helicopters. Something you don't see everyday. Especially near a small town. Hopefully they catch these guys. "

4mama wrote on Jul 25, 2008 5:46 AM:

" Prison escapees or murderers on the run or something like that??? These people sound like they have the capability of doing just about anything to stay free. Be careful out there people, and lock your doors. They are on foot now. "

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