WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Police Department attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the area of IL-143 and Wanda Road around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning.

The incident escalated into a pursuit that crossed the Popular Street Bridge and entered St. Louis. The suspect abandoned the vehicle near Arsenal Street.

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Despite efforts to locate the individual, police were unable to make an arrest. The vehicle was recovered by authorities.

The car was reported stolen from a residence in the 800 block of Edwardsville Road in Wood River. Prior to the theft, Wood River Police had received reports of car break-ins in the vicinity.

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