I was afraid that might be the case.
They had to act on what they had, regardless of how it turned out.
The murdering scum WILL be found and dealt with.
So, scores of police officers were tied down all night long outside an empty house. I agree, they had no choice but to wait it out, but who knows where the suspect could be by now?
It appears that his friends and associates have been more than willing to aid and abet his escape. They should all be sent to prison for a long time as an example.