The man who ran from the Saturday accident was picked up by security cameras at the National Gypsum Co. quarry on Samson Avenue. The suspect appears to be a white, middle-aged male with an approximate height of 6 feet and a somewhat heavy build. He may be missing a shoe.

Webster County Sheriff Jim Stubbs said he was last seen wearing a white plaid button-up shirt and dark colored pants, possibly jeans.

After totalling a stolen 2007 blue Chevrolet Silverado in a two-vehicle collision and dashing into a corn field early Saturday afternoon, police searched for the subject most of Sunday along Samson Avenue and 170th Street.

The man is believed to be the same person who tripped the quarry’s alarm system which prompted surveillance footage. Authorities also believe he entered a motorhome in the area looking for keys to a nearby shed. The home’s owners called authorities after the incident.

Authorities are remaining vigilant around the area near the quarry and collision.

Stubbs said they believe he does not have a cell phone or any other means of transportation, making it more likely that he’s still in the area. He said the Sheriff’s Office is unsure of whether he is from the same county as the stolen vehicle.

“I don’t know how he could travel very far if he stays on foot, unless someone gives him a ride,” Stubbs said. “That would be the only way he could leave. Otherwise he would be on foot.”

The sheriff advises Fort Dodge residents to keep their keys out of their vehicles and keep vehicles locked at all times.

“If he’s still in our area, and he wants to leave, he’s going to be looking for a vehicle to go in if he doesn’t have a way to call anybody out of the area,” Stubbs said.

If he’s hiding in the corn fields, Stubbs acknowledged it would be nearly impossible to spot him.

“(The suspect) is the key piece to the puzzle,” Stubbs said, saying authorities have all the other information they need. “We just need the driver. We need that before he commits any other crimes.”

Those with information regarding the suspect can call 911, even if their situation is not an emergency, Stubbs said. They can also call the Sheriff’s Office 515-573-1410 or Webster County Crime Stoppers at 800-542-9702.