New York State Police via Meta(COHOES, N.Y.) — Officials in upstate New York are searching for a 53-year-old homicide suspect who has been on the run since his girlfriend was found dead, according to the Cohoes Police Department. Anthony Bechand, 53, has been missing since his girlfriend, 41-year-old Amanda Rodriguez, was found dead in her home in Cohoes, New York, on Sunday morning, according to investigators. When Rodriguez was found, the Cohoes Police Department contacted New York State Police to assist in the investigation. As of Wednesday, Bechand, who “may be armed and dangerous” is still on the run, Cohoes Police Chief Todd Waldin confirmed to ABC News. Police said the public’s assistance is “vital as this investigation continues.”Anyone who may have seen Bechand or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact New York State Police at 518-897-2000.