Two men remain at large after leading a Missouri Highway Patrol
trooper on a high-speed chase in southern Buchanan County, then fleeing on foot
after running over spike strips and ditching their SUV.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a trooper began
pursuit of the SUV early Thursday night, traveling south on I-29 south of St.
Joseph. Speeds ranged from 75 to 100 miles per hour. Another trooper laid down
spike strips and the SUV ran over them. The vehicle ran off the west side of
the interstate into a field after the tires blew.

The driver and a passenger fled the SUV on foot into a thick,
wooded area.

Two patrol dogs were brought to the scene, but lost the scent
in the woods. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department deployed its drone and
the Kansas City Police Department brought in its helicopter to help in the
manhunt. No evidence of the two were found and the manhunt was called off after
three hours.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostTwo men remain at large after leading a Missouri Highway Patrol
trooper on a high-speed chase in southern Buchanan County, then fleeing on foot
after running over spike strips and ditching their SUV.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a trooper began
pursuit of the SUV early Thursday night, traveling south on I-29 south of St.
Joseph. Speeds ranged from 75 to 100 miles per hour. Another trooper laid down
spike strips and the SUV ran over them. The vehicle ran off the west side of
the interstate into a field after the tires blew.The driver and a passenger fled the SUV on foot into a thick,
wooded area.Two patrol dogs were brought to the scene, but lost the scent
in the woods. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department deployed its drone and
the Kansas City Police Department brought in its helicopter to help in the
manhunt. No evidence of the two were found and the manhunt was called off after
three hours.

Two remain at large after manhunt in southern Buchanan County