Suspect Reportedly in Custody Following Police Pursuit Through Dearborn, Ripley Counties

Police attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle when the pursuit began on U.S. 50 in Aurora.

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Update published Friday, March 22 at 11:55 AM:

The suspect was located on foot around 11:26 a.m. and was reportedly taken into custody at 11:34. 

 

Original story published Friday, March 22 at 11:01 AM:

(Aurora, Ind.) - A police pursuit took place this morning after police received a report of a suspicious vehicle.  

According to dispatch, the pursuit began on U.S. 50 westbound near the Road Dog in Aurora around 10:35 a.m. The pursuit continued westbound on U.S. 50 through Dillsboro and Elrod with the driver reportedly exceeding 100 miles per hour. 

The suspect vehicle was located unoccupied at a home along S. Friendship Road. 

Multiple agencies continue to search for the suspect. Eagle Country 99.3 will update the story when more information comes available. 

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