Fugitive Captured in the Bahamas

Harbour Island, Bahamas—Colton A. Harris-Moore, of Camano Island, Washington, was apprehended at approximately 3:30 this morning by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after a short boat-chase near Harbour Island. Harris-Moore was flown to Nassau, Bahamas, where he will have a court appearance later this week.

Harris-Moore, who is the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the United States District Court, Western District of Washington, for the interstate transportation of a stolen aircraft, is also wanted by the Island County, Washington; San Juan County, Washington; and Monroe County, Nebraska authorities. According to Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven Dean of the Seattle FBI, "It was great police work by the Royal Bahamas Police Force and timely and crucial sharing of information by the police departments in Washington, Idaho, Nebraska, and Indiana that led to Harris-Moore's apprehension."