Suspect leads THPD on morning chase in stolen pick-up truck

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating an early morning report of a stolen vehicle that led to a high speed chase, spanning across the state line.

According to Public Information Officer Ryan Adamson, the pick-up truck was allegedly stolen from the Speedway gas station located at 22nd Street and Wabash Avenue at about 5:30 a.m.

Officers reportedly located the white Dodge Ram pick-up truck, with a decal in the back window and Indiana plate TK333MUM, near the intersection of at S.13th and Poplar Streets just after the report. A  traffic stop was initiated and the pursuit ensued.

"The vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed, ultimately leading to a pursuit into Illinois," Adamson said, noting the chase was called off a short time later.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Terre Haute Police Department at 812-238-1661 or message THPD on Facebook/Twitter.