In a bizarre turn of events in St. John's early this morning, a shirtless man with striking red hair has become the focus of a police manhunt after he fled from authorities in a drastically damaged Honda Civic.

It all began just before 2 a.m., when police spotted the vehicle—missing its bumper and suspected to be linked to multiple property crimes—speeding west on Empire Avenue near Stamps Lane. Officers attempted to pull the driver over, but the man chose to make a break for it, leading to a high-speed chase that police wisely decided not to pursue.

Witnesses later saw him recklessly ignoring a red light at the busy intersection of Columbus Drive and Empire Avenue, sending alarm bells ringing as he continued to evade capture.

The drama took a twist when the authorities found the abandoned Honda Civic, still running and crashed against an embankment on Old Pennywell Road. Despite deploying police dogs to track the suspect's scent, he has successfully slipped through their fingers.

This unusual incident leaves many questions unanswered and has sparked concern in the community. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is urging anyone with information about the red-haired fugitive to step forward and assist in bringing him to justice. If you've seen anything or know anything, don't hesitate to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers.