Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from the Meijer store at 1700 North Telegraph Road shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday. The store reported that two individuals had broken into an electronics display case, removing merchandise and fleeing the scene.
Police chase and vehicle crash
Officers located the suspects’ vehicle traveling northbound on Monroe Street near Mall Road. When a deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated, prompting a high‑speed pursuit that took the suspects onto I‑275 and I‑75 southbound. The chase ended when the vehicle left the roadway and collided with a construction zone near South Otter Creek Road.
Suspects apprehended
Both individuals fled on foot after the crash, but deputies quickly located them hiding in a nearby field. The driver was identified as a 27‑year‑old male from Fairmont, West Virginia. The passenger was a 17‑year‑old male from Detroit, Michigan, who was taken into custody and transferred to the Monroe County Youth Center.
The names of the suspects are being withheld pending formal arraignment in the 1st District Court in Monroe. The investigation remains active, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and store inventory records to determine the full extent of the loss.
Community impact
Meijer officials expressed gratitude to law‑enforcement for the swift response and urged shoppers to remain vigilant. “We appreciate the dedication of our local deputies who acted quickly to protect our customers and property,” a store spokesperson said.
Monroe County residents are reminded that the sheriff’s office encourages anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the department’s tip line.
Original reporting: 13abc WTVG Toledo (news) — read the source article.
