Sep 15, 2023

North Platte Police pursuit ends in crash, suspect apprehended

Posted Sep 15, 2023 2:37 PM

UPDATE: 9:30am - The suspect in the stolen car pursuit this morning has been apprehended. The car actually crashed near North Bicentennial near Nebraska Truck Center. More details will be released soon. The Lincoln County Sheriffs Office is conducting the investigation. 

Police presence on east side of North Platte
Police presence on east side of North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Nebr - Around 8:30am North Platte law enforcement were involved in a pursuit of what is currently believed to be a stolen vehicle. Scanner traffic indicated the pursuit went down Burlington Avenue east bound. Police and other law enforcement also began searching for this vehicle. A few minutes later the car that was being pursued crashed near 2505 East 4th street near Carhart Kitchen and Bath.

North Platte Police presence near Carhart Kitchen and Bath
North Platte Police presence near Carhart Kitchen and Bath

No more information is available as of this posting. The Post will continue to monitor the situation. Traffic is discouraged in this area.