The Halifax Police Department is searching for a man that ran from a traffic stop on Sunday evening and left three juveniles behind in the vehicle.

The department says they conducted a traffic stop on a subject near S. Main Street and Craddock Street. After a brief encounter with the officer the subject ran on foot from the scene leaving three juveniles behind in the vehicle.

The subject is described as a 43-year-old, white ale approximately 5’07 weighing 140lbs. Wearing blue jeans, dark colored shirt, and cowboy boots. The public is being asked to keep all doors and vehicles locked.