APD: Wanted man captured in Mountain View

APD says Karl Vandenhuerk, 40, is wanted on a probation violation. He is believed to have been staying at locations in Anchorage and the Mat-Su. Photo courtesy Anchorage Police Department.
APD says Karl Vandenhuerk, 40, is wanted on a probation violation. He is believed to have been staying at locations in Anchorage and the Mat-Su. Photo courtesy Anchorage Police Department.

UPDATE (12:07 p.m., August 13) -- Anchorage police say Karl Vandenhuerk, who was wanted by police for a probation violation, has been taken into custody. Vandenhuerk was captured after being spotted walking late Wednesday at night in Anchorage's Mountain View neighborhood.

ORIGINAL STORY: Anchorage police sent out a public message on Wednesday asking for the public’s help locating Karl Vandenhuerk, 40, who is wanted on a probation violation. Police say Vandenhuerk has been staying at locations in Anchorage and the Mat-Su. He is wanted on a probation violation.

Vandenhuerk is described as 5 feet-10, 205 pounds, bald and with tattoos covering his face and body. Anyone with information about his location is asked to contact police at (907) 786-8900 or 561-STOP or online at anchoragecrimestoppers.com.

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