Suspect escapes after DeKalb police chase ends in crash

Jeep crashes during police chase Friday morning

DeKalb County police are searching for a driver who fled after a police chase ended in a crash early Friday morning. It happened in the Stone Mountain area. The driver fled the scene. 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are searching for a driver who fled after a police chase ended in a crash early Friday morning.

What we know:

Police said officers located a vehicle around 3:44 a.m. that had earlier fled an attempted traffic stop by the Stone Mountain Police Department. A DeKalb County officer later tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over, leading officers on a pursuit.

The chase ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into an unoccupied parked car on Old Highgate Entry.

Authorities said the driver and passenger then got out of the vehicle and ran. Officers quickly took the passenger into custody, but the driver escaped.

No injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

Police have not identified either the driver or passenger at this time. 

What you can do:

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to submit an anonymous tip through the DeKalb County Police Department app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by the tip.