Authorities in Northwest Iowa unable to locate armed and dangerous suspect after hours-long search

POCAHONTAS, Iowa (KTIV) - The Pocahontas, Iowa County Sheriff’s Office warned residents Wednesday morning to lock their doors as an armed and dangerous suspect wanted by U.S. Marshals may be in the area.

At about 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Marshals told the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office that Nathan Edward Nickless, who has active arrest warrants, was possibly in the county. The sheriff’s office says at about 3:30 p.m. that a deputy saw Nickless at a Casey’s in the town of Pocahontas.

According to the sheriff’s office, Nickless did not stop for authorities and a pursuit began. The pursuit continued until Rolfe, Iowa where authorities say Nickless abandoned his vehicle and fled into a cornfield.

The sheriff’s office says there was an exhaustive search of the field, using drones, K-9s, aircraft and help from multiple law enforcement agencies. The search went until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday and authorities were unable to locate Nickless.

Authorities say Nickless is considered armed and dangerous and he should not be approached. If anyone sees Nickless, they should call 911 and inform law enforcement.