Anyone who can identify this suspect asked to call the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at 816-407-3723.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a car jacking which occurred in Excelsior Springs.

On June 9th at about 1 p.m., a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation at 69 Highway and Rhodus Road. The driver fled the scene however deputies chose not to initiate a pursuit. A female jumped off the motorcycle and was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

A short time later, Excelsior Springs Police were dispatched to a report of a carjacking. Witnesses identified the motorcyclist involved in the previous incident as the suspect. The victim and a child were able to exit the car unharmed before the suspect fled the scene.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this incident is asked to call the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at 816-407-3723.

KPGZ News - Jim Dickerson contributed to this report