What is the word to describe the state or condition of being wanted?

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For example, someone has a warrant for arrest.
What is the word to describe the state or condition of being wanted?
Jacques is wanted by the police.

Because of his ______, he has gone into hiding.

or

Jacques is ______ / a _______ man.

Obviously, I am looking for another word than 'wanted'.

William Theisen · Answer

While not a single word, maybe you could use at large

(especially of a criminal or dangerous animal) at liberty; escaped or not yet captured.

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