Theft from Miller Co. Family Dollar leads to crash and foot chase, arrests made
Two suspects have been arrested and one is still wanted
COLQUITT Ga. (WALB) - The Colquitt Police Department (CPD) is investigating a theft that led to a crash, foot chase, and multiple arrests.
According to a Facebook post, the theft took place at the Family Dollar store located on the 400 block of East Crawford Street in Colquitt. Police say a man came into the store and stole a “significant amount of clothing.”
Upon arrival, officers spotted the suspect vehicle on Highway 27, near Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the pursuit began.
During the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle crashed in Decatur County. The driver and man suspected of stealing the clothes ran from the vehicle starting a foot chase, according to a release.
The two passengers who remained in the vehicle were taken into custody for questioning by the Decatur County Sheriff‘s Office.
Law enforcement is working to confirm the identity of the driver. Other warrants are also pending in connection to the investigation.
If anyone has information related to the location of the suspect, call the Colquitt Police Department at (229) 758-1006.
WALB has reached out to get the identification of the arrested and wanted suspects.
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