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Two suspects arrested after pursuit across west Madison
Two people accused in a pair of robberies were arrested Sunday after a vehicle pursuit in Madison. Officers used spike strips to stop the car before the suspects fled on foot, authorities said.
Two people were arrested Sunday after a car chase in west Madison involving the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Madison Police Department, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office received a request for assistance at about 5:30 p.m. near Mineral Point Road and Gammon Road. Officials said the two suspects were accused in a pair of robberies, and officers used spike strips to stop the vehicle during the pursuit.
Both people then ran from the car, according to officials. They were arrested near Grand Canyon Drive and Odana Road. Authorities had not released their names.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that it and Madison police assisted in the chase. Officials did not provide further details about the alleged robberies or potential charges.