Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Chase
Dave Foor - Mon 10:53 AM 01/21/2013
Officers tracked the man to the Central Mall where he ran into the Dillard’s store where he was arrested.
A vehicle reported stolen in Junction City Friday is recovered Friday in Salina.
Salina Police Lt. Scott Siemsen says they were contacted by Junction City Police at noon Friday with information that the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV and it’s driver might be in Salina. Officers spotted the vehicle at about 1:15 Friday afternoon in a driveway at 2163 Lewis. They chased the SUV to the 2000 block of Wesley where the driver jumped out the fled on foot.
Officers tracked the man to the Central Mall where he ran into the Dillard’s store where he was arrested.
35-year old Michael Thompson of Salina faces charges of felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony obstruction of justice and driving on a suspended license. He could face additional charges in Junction City. Thompson is being held in the Saline County Jail.
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Aurora.
Monday 21 January 2013 23:17 Report this comment
Naturally the cops evidently are not in shape to catch anyone who runs. Story after story when people run the cops can't catch them.
Iwasthereonce
Tuesday 22 January 2013 10:00 Report this comment
I'm not going to defend the Officers who don't stay in shape, when they should know their physical ability, is by far the best tool they can have. However, there is a lot that goes into a foot chase, other than running. Securing your own vehicle, talking on the radio letting dispatchers know direction of travel and what's going on....then running with an extra 25 lbs of gear on, shaking and rattling. Luckily most criminals have good break a way speed, but no endurance, so as long as the Officer can keep up, the criminal will gas out quickly.
Iamgonnagetyou
Tuesday 22 January 2013 13:51 Report this comment
The guy they were chasing was 35 years old not 16. They have their mikes right on their chest to talk with dispatch. The problem is the only exercise they get is in their fingers from writing tickets.