Troopers search for carjacking suspect near Starkville

UPDATE: The carjacking suspect has been caught.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol is warning drivers in and around Starkville to be on the lookout for a suspected carjacker.

Troopers are looking for James Franklin.

Franklin is an African American man about 30 years old. He was last seen wearing blue jeans.

He’s wanted for armed carjacking. A vehicle has been found and Franklin is believed to be on foot.

Troopers say if you see someone matching Franklin’s description, do not pick them up. Troopers say Franklin is considered to be armed and dangerous.

It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the incident.