ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Local law enforcement is searching for a man who was involved in a police chase and took hostages that he forced to aid him in his escape. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office 32-year-old Leroy “Knowledge” Page was in a car chase with Lima Police officers around 12:30 am Sunday morning. Page wrecked the vehicle near W. Elm St. and Fraunfelter Rd. He then went to a residence where he forced his way inside. He assaulted the homeowners for two hours, then forced them to drive him to the area of Yoakam Road and West Breese Road, where he got out of the car and left on foot. Law enforcement believes he went to his home on Redbud Lane and then he left the area. Page is 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 275 pounds. He is believed to be a threat to others and may be armed. If you know of his whereabouts call the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at 419-227-3535 or 911.
