Man flees traffic stop on dirt bike with child in lap, Ocala police say
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Police in Ocala said they are looking for a man who ran from law enforcement and placed a child in danger in the process.
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Ocala police said the man was seen driving a dirt bike on Tuesday in the area of Northwest Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. and State Road 40.
Officers said they attempted to contact the rider during a traffic stop, but he sped away.
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Investigators said they later looked at traffic cameras and saw the fleeing dirt bike rider also had a young child in his lap.
Police are now offering a $3,000 reward through Crime Stoppers for anyone who can help them identify the rider and lead to his arrest.
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Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867), or **TIPS, or Ocala Police Officer Kelly at 352-369-7000.
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