New York State Police are searching for a man wanted for a string of crimes across Wyoming, Livingston, Steuben and Allegany Counties. Edward Bancroft, 31, of Angelica was chased by troopers in Wyoming County Tuesday night, but abandoned his car and fled into the woods. Troopers and Wyoming County Deputies are searching for him.
Bancroft is suspected of stealing a number of cars and of an arson that took place in Allegany County.
Police are advising people in that area to keep their doors and vehicles locked.