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Police Chase Spurs Lockdown Of Dickinson Schools

Dickinson schools were locked down Wednesday after police advised officials about a chase nearby involving a suspected car thief.

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DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) - Dickinson schools were locked down Wednesday after police advised officials about a chase nearby involving a suspected car thief.

Dunn County Sheriff Don Rockvoy says a suspect fled Wednesday after one his officers pulled the car over.

Dickinson police Captain Joe Cianni says the car is believed to have been stolen and was later found abandoned.

Police feared the suspect would seek refuge in nearby schools notified officials to lock their doors and keep an eye out.

The suspect had not been found by Wednesday evening.