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BONNY DOON MANHUNT 02-01-11 16:00 a.v.

A search for a wanted man continues in Santa Cruz after homes in Bonny Doon were on lock down for nearly 9 hours yesterday. Police say 24-year old Juan Mendoza Cruz is wanted for a felony warrant for illegal weapons possession with a gang enhancement. Officers were in the area of Ice Cream Grade and Martin Road yesterday at around 1:15 searching for Cruz, who was spotted before he ran into the woods. A reverse 9-1-1 call got underway just before 3 p.m. asking neighbors to remain in their homes. The search was called off at 7 p.m. even though homes remained on lockdown for several hours afterwards. Cruz is described as 5-feet 6-inches tall and weighs up to 140 pounds, and was last seen wearing dark clothes.

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