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Liberty carjacking leads to chase, capture in Independence

Posted at 12:21 PM, May 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-13 13:21:34-04

Two armed carjacking suspects led police on a high-speed chase from Liberty to Independence Friday night.

Liberty officers were called to a reported robbery shortly before 9:00 p.m. Friday.

As officers were arriving they saw the stolen Jeep Cherokee at Flintlock and South Liberty Parkway.

Liberty officers began chasing the suspect at high speeds. and quickly called in Sugar Creek, the Jackson County Sheriff's department and Independence officers.

The chase ended at 34th & Northern in Independence.

Two suspects were taken into custody, and no injuries were reported.