Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Richland County

(ABC Columbia/FILE) Suspect arrested after a stolen vehicle chase in Richland County.

(ABC Columbia/FILE) Suspect arrested after a stolen vehicle chase in Richland County.

RICHLAND CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County deputies say they’ve arrested a man after a chase in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.

Authorities say  the suspect is a minor and charge with possessing a stolen vehicle and may face additional charges.

According to investigators, around 2:30 a.m., a deputy saw a stolen vehicle reported earlier that night and attempted a traffic stop.

Deputies say the suspect took off and started a chase with law enforcement.

Officials say the chase ended at the Dick Smith car dealership on Two Notch Road, where Jones ditched the car and fled on foot.

According to authorities, they used a K-9 deputy to find Jones and arrested him without incident.

Authorities say the suspect will be held at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.