A man reported to be in possession of a pipe was the subject of a massive search Friday evening, in Red Oak. According to Red Oak Police, the subject was brandishing a pipe at a residence in Red Oak, but by the time officers arrived, the man had taken off in an unknown direction. A search of the premises resulted in the discovery of a purse in the backyard of the home at 1401 ½ Eastern Avenue.

The Red Oak P-D requested the assistance of the Cass County K-9 Unit in helping search for the suspect. Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, officials with the Iowa State Patrol and Iowa Department of Motor Vehicle Enforcement also assisted in the search, but the suspect was not found.

No charges had been filed as of late Saturday morning.