A multi-agency police pursuit of a stolen motor vehicle concluded early this morning with the successful apprehension of five suspects and the recovery of stolen property in Howard Township, Cass County. The chase, which originated in Niles, led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit before ending with the deployment of stop sticks.
According to Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach, deputies responded at approximately 1:46 AM Thursday after officers from the Niles Police Department initiated a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that crossed into Cass County. The fleeing vehicle was ultimately stopped in the 58000 block of Dailey Road when it ran over deployed stop sticks, disabling it.
Officers say the car’s occupants attempted to flee on foot. However, deputies quickly found and apprehended all five suspects. At the scene, investigators confirmed the vehicle was indeed stolen and recovered additional stolen property.
Due to the involvement of several juvenile suspects, their names have not been released by authorities.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with further information regarding this case contact their Tip Line at 1-800-426-9328 or submit information anonymously via their Web Tip Line at www.ccso.info.
Agencies assisting in the successful resolution of this incident included the Niles Police Department, Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, Dowagiac Police Department, and Pokagon Tribal Police.
