Stolen car chase ends Mason County manhunt for accused armed robber

FUGITIVE CAPTURED July 7, 2013 -- The Mason County Sheriff's Office says concentrated enforcement efforts in Belfair led to the capture of accused armed robber, Jesse Mathes. He was also wanted for vehicle theft. Over the weekend, deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office along with the Special Weapons and Tactics team conducted an extensive search in the Belfair area for Mathes. On Sunday, Patrol deputies spotted him driving a stolen vehicle on Highway 3 in Belfair. They tried pulling him over -- but say Mathes wouldn't stop. The chase was on, and finally ended in Kitsap County. Mathes faces charges of armed robbery with a firearm, vehicle theft and felony eluding.

FUGITIVE WANTED IN MASON COUNTY June 28, 2013 -- There's a manhunt in Mason County for this accused armed robber on the run. Jesse Mathes is a convicted felon with two warrants out for his arrest right now -- one for the armed robbery in Belfair he's accused of pulling off earlier this month. He’s been busted for crimes like theft, drugs, and obstruction -- and is definitely considered ‘armed and dangerous.’ Here are the details on JESSE MATHES:

    If you know where he is, call an anonymous tip into: CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-TIPS You must call the Crime Stoppers hotline with your tip to be eligible to receive a cash reward for information leading to a fugitive’s arrest. CLICK HERE for information on how to TEXT A TIP to Crime Stoppers