19, 20-year-old lead HPD on nearly hour-long pursuit in stolen truck

Two young people allegedly led police on a 50-minute, early-morning pursuit in a stolen pick-up truck around 4 a.m. Saturday in Houston, police said. Two young people allegedly led police on a 50-minute, early-morning pursuit in a stolen pick-up truck around 4 a.m. Saturday in Houston, police said. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close 19, 20-year-old lead HPD on nearly hour-long pursuit in stolen truck 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

Two young people allegedly led police on a 50-minute, early-morning pursuit in a stolen pick-up truck around 4 a.m. Saturday in Houston, police said.

Both suspects — around 19 to 20 years old — were arrested after fleeing east toward Beaumont and Bayton, and then reversing course and heading back toward Houston and crashing in Galena Park.

“Luckily, no one was hurt,” said Houston Police Lt. R. Wilkins.

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The pursuit started when the truck made an illegal turn, Wilkins said. They didn’t use a signal, and police ran the plates and discovered the truck was stolen.

Over the course of the next 49 minutes, the driver led police on a chase through east and northeast Houston, eventually leaving city limits near the Beltway and then returning.

Wilkins said a helicopter was used to help keep track of the suspects.

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The driver had a warrant for his arrest for violating probation, Wilkins said. It’s unclear what additional charges they will face for Saturday’s episode.

“Everybody’s going to jail tonight,” Wilkins said.