Updated: Friday at 5:30 a.m.
The man suspected of stabbing a Hayward’s BBQ employee on Thursday afternoon was arrested after about 13 hours on the run.
According to the Lenexa Police Department’s online calls for service log, officers were called to investigate a report of a suspicious person near 79th Street and Quivira Road at 2:45 a.m. Friday.
A Lenexa Police Sergeant confirmed to the Post at the scene of the arrest that a woman in the area called 911, reporting that a man had shouted something at her near the intersection.
Arriving officers searched the Pine Ridge West Business Park, east of Quivira Road on the south side of 79th Street, where they located a man matching the description of the suspect in the earlier stabbing.
The man was taken into police custody just south of 79th Street and Garnett Street at about 3:15 a.m.
Shawnee and Overland Park officers assisted with the search of the business park.
Lenexa officers handed the man over to Shawnee officers.
The suspect was checked out by Johnson County Med-Act paramedics and Lenexa firefighters immediately after his arrest. He was not found to have any injuries.
Shawnee Police transported the man to their police station for further investigation.
No other details were immediately available.
Original story continues below:
Shawnee Police are investigating after an employee of Hayward’s BBQ was stabbed early Thursday afternoon.
Police say they were called to the restaurant at 10901 West 75th Street at 1:32 p.m. for a report of a physical disturbance with one person stabbed.
“The male victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition for treatment,” Public Safety Information Officer Emily Rittman said in an emailed response to questions. “The suspect ran south from the scene.”
Police described the suspect as a white male with long black hair and a long beard. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts or pants, and black shoes.
“Please avoid the area and call 911 if you see anyone matching the suspect’s description,” Rittman said. “Do not approach him.”
Officers from Shawnee were assisted by the Lenexa Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in their search of the area.
A large search perimeter was set from 75th Street to 79th Street between Nieman Road and Switzer Road.
Two police K-9s and multiple drones were used to search for the suspect.
On Thursday afternoon, the Johnson County Criminalistics Laboratory was at the scene assisting with the investigation.
As of 5 p.m., police say the suspect had not been located.
A sign on the door at Hayward’s stated that the business would remain closed for the remainder of Thursday, and police tape surrounded the parking lot.
Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Shawnee Police at 913-631-2150 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
