Bloggytown

Authorities are now offering a $100k reward for info leading to arrest of Markeith Loyd

January 10, 2017 at 3:05 PM

comment

Photo via Markeith Loyd/Facebook

Authorities are now offering a $100k for any information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Markeith Loyd, who is considered to be armed and extremely dangerous.

According to the Orlando Police Department, there has never been a bounty this large.

Since yesterday @CrimelineFL has received more than 300 tips on Markeith Loyd. There has never been a reward this large. $100K pic.twitter.com/Q0T1zhvxiW
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 10, 2017

Loyd is the prime suspect in Monday's shooting of OPD Master Sgt. Debra Clayton. the 40-year-old is also wanted for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend on December 13.

Since Monday, Crime Line Florida has received over 300 tips to Loyds whereabouts. Orlando Police also says they are currently working to file warrants for those who they believe have been assisting Loyd.

We are all focused on bringing Markeith Loyd to justice. We are working on having arrest warrants signed for those who have have aided him. pic.twitter.com/ChiafnPGWw
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 10, 2017

Speaking to the press Tuesday afternoon, Police Chief John Mina emphasized his departments commitment to capturing Loyd. "There are hundreds of officers and deputies working around the clock. There are teams of detectives assigned just to following up leads to catch Markeith Loyd. We will not stop until we find him," said Mina. "We'll get him, it's only a matter of time."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Tags

We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Orlando Weekly. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Orlando Weekly, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.

Email us at feedback@orlandoweekly.com.

Orlando Weekly works for you, and your support is essential.

Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida.

Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.

Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlando’s true free press free.