A man being sought in Buchanan County was spotted in the Wathena, Kansas area Monday night, but managed to elude authorities in a chase that ended in St Joseph.

A man believed to be Paul Roe abandoned his vehicle near Noyes and Penn Streets and was able to escape on foot.

An Elwood officer’s vehicle was hit during the chase, but the officer was not injured.

The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force asked for the public’s help last week in locating Mr Roe, who is wanted for a parole violation and several warrants.