On Wednesday, February 9, Pleasant Prairie Police observed a suspicious vehicle in the early morning hours. A license plate check indicated that the plate did not match the vehicle, and police initiated a traffic stop. The offending 2002 BMW SUV did not stop for the officer, and a pursuit ensued.
The fleeing SUV reached speeds of 90 mph and ended up crashing in the 11900 Block of 47th Avenue, striking a home. The vehicle driver fled on foot before officers arrived at the crash scene. Pleasant Prairie Police established a perimeter with the help of Winthrop Harbor and Kenosha Police. A K-9 was used to track the scent for several blocks; however, the K-9 eventually lost the scent trail.
The suspect was not apprehended as of this Press Release. It is believed that the suspect is no longer in the area, and there is no danger to residents. Inside the vehicle, officers found a handgun with no serial number and evidence of drug use. The SUV has not been reported stolen, and the ownership of the vehicle is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Pleasant Prairie Detective Bureau at 262.694.7353 or Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 1-800-807-8477. Calls to Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest can earn up to $1,000 and remain anonymous.