MULTIPLE COUNTY CHASE, ARRESTS AND THOUSANDS IN STOLEN MERCHANDISE

Four people from East St. Louis, Illinois are facing charges after taking multiple law enforcement agencies on a police chase yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

According to the Jefferson City Police Department they received a call from Dillards in Jefferson City reporting a theft.

Police say they attempted to stop a vehicle matching a description on US Highway 50 near Dix road, and a pursuit ensued.

The pursuit was finally ended in Fulton where spike strips were deployed to stop the car.

Police report over $10,000 of stolen merchandise was found, and an investigation is continuing.