MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WTVF) — Mt. Juliet Police alerted Metro-Nashville Police concerning a male suspect who they say stole body armor, rifles and a car, according to authorities.
Upon new information from the Smyrna Police Department, the items were stolen from Smyrna Police on Sunday, Oct. 29, when three vehicles were targeted and burglarized at an officer's residence.
On Monday, Oct. 30, MJPD were alerted to a stolen car by license plate recognition technology. Police chased the suspect and attempted to stop him in Providence MarketPlace, but the car fled and led them on a pursuit down S. Mt. Juliet Road to the Antioch area.
Officers used the spike method, but the car avoided the spikes and they lost sight of the car on Hamilton Church Rd.
Metro Police were alerted to the pursuit headed in their direction, and also alerted that the car was in their jurisdiction once Mt. Juliet Police lost sight of the suspect.
Smyrna Police are working with multiple agencies to track down the suspect. It is an ongoing investigation.
This is all the information we currently know as it is a developing story. Check back with NewsChannel 5 for updates.
