GULF SHORES, Ala. — On Sunday aound 12:00 p.m., Gulf Shores Police Department dispatched officers to a burglary in progress on Fort Morgan Road.

The suspects left the scene prior to officers arriving. The victim followed the suspects until they crashed their car on Regency Road and fled on foot. According to the victim, at least one of the three white male suspects was armed with a handgun.

A perimeter was established and a thorough search of the immediate area was conducted by K9 units from both Foley and Gulf Shores Police Departments.

Due to the nature of the crime and the weapon involved, the South Baldwin Special Response Team (SRT) was called out to assist with the search. SRT members from Gulf Shores, Foley, and Orange Beach deployed with Gulf Shores PD K9 to clear several areas.

The suspects have not been located at this time. Detectives do not believe this was a random act. They do however believe the suspects have left the area.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call GSPD Detectives at 251-968-2431. More information will be released after noon Monday.