New York State Police held a press conference in the North Country on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing search for a man wanted in a recent homicide case.Top video: See previous coverageState police said they are continuing their search for Anthony Bechand, who is wanted for the stabbing death of Amanda Rodriguez, his roommate at the home they shared in Cohoes, New York.Bechand’s pickup truck was found abandoned on Route 60 in Brighton, which is in Franklin County, earlier this month.At Thursday’s press conference, investigators said they believe Bechand is alive and possibly hiding out somewhere in Franklin County. They held the event to get the public to help them in their search, particularly as hunting season in the region begins and more people will be coming up to spend time in seasonal cabins and at area campgrounds. Law enforcement will be in the wooded area near where Bechand’s truck was found searching for him. Police believe may still be armed and dangerous.”There is a threat to the public, said Stu Smith, assistant chief inspector for the U.S. Marshals Services. “You have somebody who we think is responsible for committing a homicide who is now desperate, and on the run. So, yes, for those reasons, we think that there is concern for the public.”Police believe Bechand may have an injury on his left side. Their grid search is being concentrated within a 1.5-mile radius near the location where his truck was found. Police said they don’t believe he’s crossed the Canadian border because it’s about 40 miles from his truck.The investigation will continue for the foreseeable future, and there are currently between 30 and 50 people searching for Bechand each day. Smith detailed what makes this search so different.”So the one thing that is a little different, right, is that we are in this, this rugged environment in the Adirondacks,” said Smith. “That makes this search unique. We also have a scenario where, the last proof of life has been over a week now, right? Approaching two weeks. So, that can occur with other searches by comparison. But sometimes, you know, we’re just waiting for that breadcrumb of evidence or information that’s going to help lead us to capturing him.”To date, investigators have received more than 200 tips from the public as to Bechand’s whereabouts.Recently, police asked people in Brighton to submit any trail camera footage or surveillance camera footage that may help them locate Bechand.He is described as being 5 feet, 11 inches tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The U.S. Marshals Service has posted a $7,500 reward for anyone with information leading to Bechand’s arrest.
RAY BROOK, N.Y. —
New York State Police held a press conference in the North Country on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing search for a man wanted in a recent homicide case.
Top video: See previous coverage
State police said they are continuing their search for Anthony Bechand, who is wanted for the stabbing death of Amanda Rodriguez, his roommate at the home they shared in Cohoes, New York.
Bechand’s pickup truck was found abandoned on Route 60 in Brighton, which is in Franklin County, earlier this month.
At Thursday’s press conference, investigators said they believe Bechand is alive and possibly hiding out somewhere in Franklin County. They held the event to get the public to help them in their search, particularly as hunting season in the region begins and more people will be coming up to spend time in seasonal cabins and at area campgrounds. Law enforcement will be in the wooded area near where Bechand’s truck was found searching for him. Police believe may still be armed and dangerous.
“There is a threat to the public, said Stu Smith, assistant chief inspector for the U.S. Marshals Services. “You have somebody who we think is responsible for committing a homicide who is now desperate, and on the run. So, yes, for those reasons, we think that there is concern for the public.”
Police believe Bechand may have an injury on his left side. Their grid search is being concentrated within a 1.5-mile radius near the location where his truck was found. Police said they don’t believe he’s crossed the Canadian border because it’s about 40 miles from his truck.
The investigation will continue for the foreseeable future, and there are currently between 30 and 50 people searching for Bechand each day. Smith detailed what makes this search so different.
“So the one thing that is a little different, right, is that we are in this, this rugged environment in the Adirondacks,” said Smith. “That makes this search unique. We also have a scenario where, the last proof of life has been over a week now, right? Approaching two weeks. So, that can occur with other searches by comparison. But sometimes, you know, we’re just waiting for that breadcrumb of evidence or information that’s going to help lead us to capturing him.”
To date, investigators have received more than 200 tips from the public as to Bechand’s whereabouts.
Recently, police asked people in Brighton to submit any trail camera footage or surveillance camera footage that may help them locate Bechand.
He is described as being 5 feet, 11 inches tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
The U.S. Marshals Service has posted a $7,500 reward for anyone with information leading to Bechand’s arrest.