Media Advisory: Description of White County Manhunt Suspect

DESCRIPTION OF WHITE COUNTY MANHUNT SUSPECT

Nashville, Tennessee --- We now have a description of Kirk Douglas Fincher, the convicted felon from Missouri who was involved in a pursuit yesterday in White County. 

Fincher is described as a 39-year-old white male.  He was brown eyes and weighs approximately 215 pounds.

Fincher fled on foot after the pick-up truck he was riding in crashed on Old Kentucky Road.  Authorities believe he stole a gold 1997 Toyota Avalon from a home in White County and may be heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Ammunition was discovered in the wrecked pick-up truck, but no weapons were recovered.  Anyone with information regarding Fincher’s whereabouts is urged to call the Tennessee Highway patrol or their local law enforcement.

The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public.  The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.