Montgomery County search to continue through night

UPDATE: We want the public to be aware that the search for the individual who attempted to break into a residence in the Brush Mountain area of Montgomery County will continue throughout the night. Law enforcement will maintain a heavy presence in the area. Based on information received it is believed that the individual is Shawn Tolbert, who other agencies had previously been searching for in the Giles/Craig County area. He is described as a white male wearing blue jeans, black shoes, possibly a long sleeve purple shirt, with blonde hair pulled into a pony tail.

We ask residents to continue to be vigilant throughout the night and please call 911 if they observe a subject matching the description. For all other non‐emergency tips, please call (540) 382‐4343.

ORIGINAL POST

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office along with multiple other law enforcement agencies are currently searching for a white male who attempted to break into a residence in the Brush Mountain area of the county.

Based on several witness observations and descriptions, we believe it to be Shawn Tolbert, who other law enforcement agencies have been searching for over the past week in the Giles/Craig County area.

The white male was described to have on blue jeans, black shoes, possibly a purple shirt, with blonde hair pulled into a ponytail.

Residents in the Brush Mountain area will see a heavy police presence throughout the evening as the search continues.

Additionally, residents should call 911 if they observe a subject matching that description. For all other non-emergency tips, please use the non-emergency number 5403824343.

Updates will be made as warranted.

Lt. Mark E. Hollandsworth

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office