ROLFE — Pocahontas County law enforcement are asking residents to be cautious and lock their doors and vehicles after a man wanted by U.S. Marshals evaded law enforcement following a vehicle pursuit Tuesday.

According to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, they were notified around 2 p.m. Tuesday by U.S. Marshals that Nathan Edward Nickless, who has multiple active federal arrest warrants, was possibly in Pocahontas County.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., a Pocahontas County deputy located Nickless at the Casey’s General Store in Pocahontas. According to law enforcement, Nickless failed to follow the deputy’s commands and a vehicle pursuit began. The suspect’s vehicle later became disabled on 270th Avenue near the intersection of 470th Street, which is southwest of the city of Rolfe. Nickless then fled into a corn field.

Law enforcement set up a perimeter and utilized drones, K-9s, and aircraft resources in the search and were joined by multiple law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement were unable to locate Nickless and the search was called off at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

According to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, Nickless is considered armed and dangerous. Citizens should not approach the subject. He was said to be wearing a light blue shirt, baseball cap, and shorts when he was last observed.

Law enforcement has asked residents to call 911 if they believe they see Nickless. Additional information or reports of suspicious activity should be called in to Pocahontas County dispatch at 712-335-3308.