CLIVE, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say a prisoner who escaped in suburban Des Moines may no longer be in the area.  The Urbandale Police Department said Friday it has suspended an active search of the immediate area for 37-year-old Kenny Bevard. They believe he has received aid from others following his escape Thursday in Clive.

Authorities say Bevard was being driven to Adel in adjacent Dallas County for a court hearing in a burglary case. He was handcuffed when he got out and ran as the Dallas County sheriff’s vehicle stopped in traffic. He reached a nearby wooded area.

Dallas and Polk County sheriff’s offices will continue the investigation and search for Bevard.   Authorities say Bevard has served prison time for burglary and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.