THE police helicopter was called out to Lymm to help assist in the hunt for a man who abandoned a vehicle in the village following a fail to stop collision in Runcorn.
Police were called at 15.15 today, Tuesday 30 August, following reports of a fail to stop collision in Halton Lea in Runcorn after a collision with a wall.
The car was subsequently located on the A49 heading towards Lymm, Warrington, and the driver left the vehicle.
Officers are currently searching the area in a bid to trace the occupant.
The man is described as wearing tracksuit bottoms, a red jumper, a black coat and wearing bright red trainers.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police quoting incident number 548 of 30 August.
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.