Police call off pursuit, suspect still sought
Marple Township Police were led on a pursuit that extended into Haverford Township last week after investigating thefts at a local gym.
Police said officers were surveilling Planet Fitness, 2920 Springfield Road in Broomall, on Thursday, Jan.22, due to a theft there the night before.
Police saw a person run from the facility and get into a blue Jeep Grand Cherokee that left the parking lot, heading south on Springfield Road at about 5:50 p.m., police said.
Officers tried to stop the vehicle near South Sproul Road and West Chester Pike, but the Jeep turned right at West Chester Pike and sped off, police said.
Police pursued for several blocks, with the fleeing vehicle making multiple turns and disregarding traffic laws.
Authorities suspended the chase at about 5:59 p.m., and the vehicle was last seen turning left onto Remington Road from Haverford Avenue.
Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 22, thefts from a locker at the same Planet Fitness were reported. A 37-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been identified as a person of interest in the theft.
Anyone who has information on these thefts should contact Marple Township Police at 610-356-1500 or submit a tip online here.
