§ 26-6. When felony has been committed.

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Where it is shown by satisfactory proof to a police officer, upon the representation of a credible person, that a felony has been committed, and that the offender is about to escape, so that there is no time to procure a warrant, such officer may, without warrant, pursue and arrest the accused.

(Ord. of 7-16-63, § 1)

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Similar provisions, V.A.C.C.P. art. 14.04.

                    
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