WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A theft investigation at Walmart led to a high-speed police chase ending in an arrest.
According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, a woman, Rebecca Collins Wells, and a man refused to cooperate with loss prevention at Walmart after under-ringing items. The two then fled in a red Pontiac G6, police say.
While on the way to Walmart, officers said they saw the Pontiac and tried to pull it over. The driver, Wells, did not listen to officers' requests and fled the stop, police reported.
Investigators stated Wells was seen fleeing on Coal Street, then onto Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, where she drove at a high speed, through red lights, and into oncoming traffic.
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Later, Wells was seen driving south on North Washington Street, where finally officers were able to pull her over and place Wells under arrest.
Wilkes-Barre Township Police
Police say Wells and her passenger were officially linked as the suspects involved in the Walmart theft. She faces fleeing or attempting to elude officers and other related offenses.
