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Suspect in stolen vehicle sends police on chase, suspect still at large

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Police were engaged in a brief car chase after the suspect ran a red light in what turned out to be a stolen vehicle near Woodlawn Avenue.

According to police, the suspect refused to pull the vehicle over.

The vehicle pursuit ended at Fletcher Avenue and Spann Avenue.

Police said that the male suspect then escaped the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.  A female passenger stayed inside the vehicle and complied with police.

The foot chase and search for the male suspect began just after 10 a.m. and ended just after 11 a.m. Saturday morning.

It was at that time police discovered the Ford F-150 was stolen.

The female passenger was not charged and was released by police.

There was no property damage and no one was hurt during the ordeal.

Police say two K-9 officers were used during the search for the male driver, but came up empty-handed.

The male suspect remains at large.

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