Police in Chicago suburb search for catalytic converter theft suspect after I-290 chase
Elmhurst police search for catalytic converter theft suspect after I-290 chase
Police in Chicago's west suburbs are searching for a theft suspect who fled on foot after a chase on I-290 early Wednesday morning.
ELMHURST, Ill. - Police in Chicago's west suburbs have canceled a community alert as they continue to search for a theft suspect following a chase on Interstate 290 early Wednesday morning.
What we know:
Elmhurst police issued a community alert at 4:25 a.m. after officers pursued a vehicle on I-290 connected to a theft investigation involving catalytic converters.
According to police, two suspects fled on foot after the vehicle exited near St. Charles Road. They were seen running north from the area of St. Charles Road and Fair Street into a nearby neighborhood.
Officers located and arrested one suspect. Police described the outstanding suspect as a man wearing dark clothing. They had been searching the area with K9s and drones.
In an update later Wednesday morning, police said they determined the second suspect was no longer in Elmhurst and was likely picked up by an accomplice in another vehicle.
As a result, they canceled the community alert and said there is no threat to the public.
The backstory:
Police said the investigation stems from a catalytic converter theft incident reported Wednesday morning in Addison and Villa Park. Authorities have not released further details.
What's next:
The search for the second suspect remains ongoing. Anyone with information should contact police.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Elmhurst Police Department.