A PILOT has allegedly stolen a plane and is threatening to slam it into a Walmart, forcing police to evacuate the store, as well as nearby homes and a local Dodge dealership.
Police in Tupelo, Mississippi, where the plane is flying overhead received a call from the man around 5am Saturday when he made the threats.
The plane is believed to be a Beechcraft King Aire 90, and its erratic circular flight pattern was seen in online flight trackers.
The police have asked people to avoid the area until the all-clear is given.
"With the mobility of an airplane of that type the danger zone is much larger than even Tupelo,” the police department said.
Police confirmed to the U.S Sun they have identified the pilot, but declined to release his name at this time.
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Governor issues a statement
"State law enforcement and emergency managers are closely tracking this dangerous situation," Governor Tate Reeves said on Twitter.
"All citizens should be on alert and aware of updates from the Tupelo Police Department."
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