Manhunt (noun)

1. A search for a person, typically one who is suspected of having committed a crime, involving a wide-scale effort by law enforcement or other authorities.
2. A large-scale and organized search for a specific person, typically one who is suspected of having committed a crime.

Origin:

From man + hunt.

Examples:

1. A manhunt was launched for the escaped convict.
2. The police organized a manhunt for the suspect in the serial killings.
3. The manhunt for the terrorist lasted for several weeks.
4. The manhunt involved dozens of officers from several law enforcement agencies.
5. The manhunt ended when the suspect was found hiding in a cabin in the woods.