CHELAN COUNTY, WA – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that the search for murder suspect Travis Caleb Decker has intensified, with new leads emerging from executed search warrants and analysis of electronic devices linked to the suspect.
Decker, wanted in connection to a triple homicide, remains at large. He is described as 5’8”, 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts. His date of birth is August 15, 1992.
Authorities are urging residents and cabin owners in remote areas of Chelan, Kittitas, King, Snohomish, and Okanogan Counties to take extra safety measures. These include:
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Locking all doors, including sheds and outbuildings
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Keeping window blinds open
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Leaving exterior lights on
Law enforcement officials stress that Decker should not be approached. Anyone who sees or believes they have seen him should call 911 immediately.
The Sheriff’s Office reports that law enforcement personnel are actively patrolling the region around the clock. Individuals with information are encouraged to call the tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit a tip online at www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
Due to high volumes of media requests, the agency said it will provide updates only through official releases. No press conferences are currently scheduled.
