Robbery and police chase end in crash in Leander
AUSTIN, Texas - New details on a police investigation that caused traffic delays in Leander on Wednesday morning.
Deputies shut down 2243 in both directions after a robbery and police chase ended in a crash.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office say it all started around 3 a.m. when a man reported his car was stolen by two males with guns in the 700 block of Baker Lane.
Deputies spotted the car speeding down US 183. There was a short vehicle pursuit before deputies lost sight of the car, officials say.
Then deputies found it wrecked in the wood line of US 183 and FM 2243.
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Deputies say it's believed that the two people ran into the woods. A third person was detained and questioned.
Authorities searched the area using K9s, but they were unable to find the suspects.
If you have any information, contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division.