The man then got out of the SUV near the North Avenue exit and ran across the southbound and northbound lanes of the Connector, police said.

The trooper pursued the driver a short distance, but then returned to the Jeep to arrest his passenger who remained inside the vehicle. He was charged with not wearing a seat belt and violating Georgia’s Controlled Substance Act after illegal prescription pills and a bag of marijuana were discovered, the GSP said.

The driver of the SUV is still on the run, but police said they were able to identify him as the owner of the Jeep and are seeking warrants for his arrest. A firearm reported stolen out of Clayton County was found under the driver’s seat as well as several cellphones and two fake driver’s licenses, police said.

No one was injured in the chase and authorities have not released the names of the men involved.

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