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Moab Police search for aggravated assault suspect who fled from police

By ABC 4 · August 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Moab City Police Department are actively looking for a suspect. According to the Moab City Police Department (MCPD), the suspect fled on foot and may be hiding in the area of 500 W Gala Avenue. They say there is an active police containment in the area.

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