Update: Troopers Locate Escapee 16 Miles From Police Station

Update: Troopers were able to locate Guzman at approximately 10:49 a.m. today, at a residence located in the 27600 block of Thistle Lane, Millsboro. Guzman was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 4 where he will be charged with further criminal offenses.

Original Report

Selbyville, DE- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 47-year-old Javier Guzman of Millsboro after he fled from a Trooper while in custody at the Selbyville Police Department this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. today, May 24, 2019, while Guzman was being detained by Troopers at the Selbyville Police Department located at 68 Church Street, Selbyville, DE for a Felony DUI investigation, according to police. After being handcuffed, Guzman was able to free himself and then fled from the building on foot.

Guzman is described as a white male, 5’09” tall, 170 lbs., and bald with a tattoo on his head (2014 Mugshot attached). He was last seen wearing a maroon shirt over a white t-shirt. He may possibly be associated with a white, 2005 GMC Envoy with DE registration PC33628, with Oceanside Cleaning on the side of the vehicle.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Javier Guzman they are asked to call 9-1-1 immediately and/or Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.