JACKSON, Miss. — Capitol Police are investigating a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that occurred Wednesday night.
At approximately 8:45 p.m., officers attempted to stop a stolen white Ford Escape near East Northside Drive and Office Park Drive. The driver refused to yield, leading to a chase that ended when the suspect abandoned the vehicle near Avenue J and Main Street and fled on foot.
Authorities established a perimeter and conducted a search for the suspect, but no arrests have been made. During the pursuit, a Capitol Police officer was involved in a single-vehicle crash near Lampton Avenue and Eminence Row; the officer did not sustain injuries.
The investigation remains active, and Capitol Police urge anyone with information to contact them at 601-359-3125.