Two suspects arrested after high-speed chase

Oskaloosa — Two men were held Monday in the Jefferson County Jail while possible charges against them were reviewed in connection with a burglary and high-speed police chase.

The suspects, ages 47 and 26, were arrested Monday after their car missed a curve in Leavenworth County northwest of Tonganoxie near 243rd Street and Hollingsworth Road, Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers said.

About 1:20 p.m., the suspects fled from the scene of an alleged burglary at a home in the 5900 block of Kingman Road near Perry, Jefferson County Det. Jerry Green said.

A sheriff’s deputy followed the suspects, but discontinued the chase as the suspects’ car turned onto a gravel road. The suspects’ car had been traveling at 110 miles per hour, Green said.

About two hours later a Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter spotted the car on U.S. Highway 24 north of Lawrence. Another chase ensued after officers were guided to the car near Tonganoxie.

Crime Stoppers

Police ask for help in possible forgery case

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they suspect of stealing checks from a vehicle on the Kansas University campus, then forging them Sept. 18 and 19 at local businesses.

A surveillance camera at a liquor store captured an image of the man’s face.

People with information about the man’s identity can call the Crime Stoppers hot line, 843-TIPS (8477). Callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Police

Victim injured in park during robbery attempt

A Lawrence woman told police a would-be robber kicked her in the chest Saturday evening as she walked in Watson Park.

The incident happened between 5:30 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. as the 44-year-old woman walked near the park’s gazebo in the 600 block of Kentucky Street.

She told the police that two men, who appeared to be in their early 20s, asked her for money, but she didn’t have any. One of the men then kicked her in the chest and knocked her to the ground, she told police.

She later was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for chest pains, according to the police report.

Gasoline prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found Lawrence-area gasoline prices as low as $1.32 at Citgo, 2005 W. Ninth St., and Zarco 66, 900 Iowa.

If you find a lower price, call 832-7154.