NORWICH – On Monday, Norwich Police executed a search for 25-year-old male Christoher A. Bonno, a wanted parole absconder.

Bonno, who was spotted by a Norwich Police Department detective in an unmarked car at approximately 3:50 p.m., fled on foot according to authorities.

Police said Bonno ran through several private yards while trying to evade being placed into custody.

At approximately 7 p.m., Norwich Police were alerted to a pedestrian on Mitchell St., fitting Bonno’s description. Norwich Police officers responded to the area and observed a shirtless male walking on State St.

“The male was wearing a t-shirt on his head, covering his hair,” said Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino. “Officers approached, recognized Bonno and a foot pursit ensued.”