The suspect in a stolen vehicle case led Marlette Police on a short foot chase early Tuesday morning, the department reported via social media.
Around 1:20 a.m. on July 11, Marlette Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Lamotte Street for a report of subjects going through vehicles. The caller advised Dispatch that a subject had just left the area in a red 4-door vehicle at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle was observed on Lamotte Street near Angle Street and failed to stop for police, instead continuing down Lamotte Street and turning north on to M-53. The suspect attempted to turn west onto Mayville Road, where the vehicle crashed. The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot, but was taken into custody after a brief chase.
The suspect had another wallet in his possession from another vehicle that he had entered, as well as lottery tickets that were also taken. The suspect, an 18-year-old Sebewaing man, was lodged at the Sanilac County Jail on several charges.
Though no injuries were reported, the crash left the vehicle damaged. It was returned to the owner.
Marlette Police Department were assisted by the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Department, Sanilac County K9, Michigan State Police, Sanilac Central Dispatch and Brown City Police.
