High-speed pursuit of stolen SUV ends at woods along Schuylkill River Trail

The driver of a stolen SUV led police on a high-speed chase over the weekend through West Reading and across the Buttonwood Street Bridge before entering a wooded area along the Schuylkill River Trail in Reading, where the pursuit ended, state police said.

The incident began shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday when troopers from the Reading station attempt to stop the vehicle, a 2004 Toyota RAV4, in the 1100 block of Parkside Drive North in Wyomissing.

The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen from Laureldale, they said.

The driver disregarded the emergency lights and sirens, accelerating and continuing eastbound through West Reading.

After entering the city via the Buttonwood Street Bridge, the RAV4 went into a wooded area near West Green and Tulpehocken streets.

Police terminated a vehicle pursuit. Troopers and city officers canvassed the area but could not locate the vehicle.

Troopers said the occupants of the SUV are believed to be armed.

An investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the suspects or vehicle should is asked to call state police at 610-621-8630.