Suspect in custody, another at large after BNSF theft investigation: officials

1 in custody, 1 at large in BNSF theft investigation

An attempted train robbery led to a police chase on I-55.

NEW LENOX, Ill. - One suspect of a BNSF theft is in custody, while another remains on the loose on Saturday, according to Will County Sheriff's Office.

Earlier in the day, residents in south suburban New Lenox were asked to remain indoors as local police looked for a burglary suspect in the area.

What we know:

According to officials, Will County Sheriff's Office deputies were notified by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Police of a possible theft in progress at a railroad crossing around 7:24 a.m.

When deputies arrived at Lorenzo and Cottage roads, in Wilmington Township, they found several people wearing ski masks inside two vehicles, near the tracks.

When they attempted to stop them, the cars, a black van and a gray SUV, fled northbound on I-55, where one of the cars struck another car.

One car was near Francis Road and Vine Street in New Lenox, where one suspect was taken into custody. 

A little after 9 a.m., the Will County Sheriff's Office asked residents near Francis and Vine to stay inside while multiple agencies looked for the suspect.

The suspect was taken to the hospital to be examined.

BNSF police and Will County State's Attorney's Office are working on charges.

One suspect who fled the car in New Lenox remains on the loose. The suspect is described as a Black man wearing a ski mask and a gray hooded sweatshirt.

This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.