One in custody after car chase involving stolen car

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Authorities are investigating a car chase in South Zanesville involving a stolen vehicle from out of state.

Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz said at approximately 1:06 a.m. on Tuesday a deputy tried to stop a suspicious car with fictitious tags on Maysville Pike. The driver of the car led authorities on a 30-minute pursuit until the driver crashed the vehicle on Green Street.

Two passengers were taken into custody, and the driver fled on foot. He was apprehended after a 6-minute pursuit.

Lutz said the driver and two passengers were locals and the car was reported stolen from Pittsburgh.

There were no injuries reported.

Further details could not be released as the incident remains under investigation.