Cape police chase two suspects in stolen car

Cape Girardeau police chased two suspects in the theft of a Hyundai Elantra on Tuesday afternoon to the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge before ending pursuit as the driver crossed into Illinois.

Police began the chase at the intersection of Sprigg and Watkins streets about 5 p.m. when officers ran the plate of the vehicle and found it had not been returned to a rental company in Scott County, according to Cape Girardeau Police Sgt. Rick Schmidt.

Officers tried to conduct a stop at the intersection, but the vehicle continued south on Sprigg, then headed west before driving east on Highway 74. Cape Girardeau Police Sgt. Adam Glueck said officers told him the driver did not drive at an excessive speed.

Schmidt said Illinois State Police were alerted.

Pertinent address:

Sprigg and Watkins streets, Cape Girardeau, Mo.