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Man eludes Creedmoor police after high-speed chase

A 21-year-old man led police on a high-speed chase through two counties Wednesday afternoon before escaping capture.

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Tyricus Lawan White
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — A 21-year-old man led police on a high-speed chase through two counties Wednesday afternoon before escaping capture.

Creedmoor police stopped a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by Tyricus Lawan White, who was wanted for a Jan. 31 drive-by shooting. White took off, leading police on a vehicle pursuit through Granville and Wake counties that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph, police said.

The chase ended at 3076 Blackley Road after White’s vehicle struck a tree. White was able to escape on foot.

White is described as a thin light-skinned black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 150 pounds with medium length hair.

Anyone with information regarding White’s whereabouts is asked to contact Creedmoor police at (919) 528-1515.

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