WEST CHESTER, Ohio — Police are asking West Chester residents to be on the lookout for a suspicious backpack connected to a police chase involving a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon.
West Chester police said officers began pursuing a stolen vehicle, but terminated the chase near the intersection of Tylersville Road and Kennesaw Drive. The driver of the stolen vehicle then crashed their car just a few blocks down at the intersection of Tylersville Road and Lesourdsville West Chester Road.
Officers searched the area, taking two suspects into custody. One suspect was identified as a 17-year-old. The other has not been identified.
During the search, police said they received information that one of the suspects may have discarded a black or blue backpack that could contain drugs or a firearm. Officers were not able to find the backpack, asking residents in the area to "visually check their property" for any unfamiliar or suspicious bags or packages.
"For your safety, do not touch or move the item if found," police said.
The area of concern is described as the land between Tylersville Road, Kennesaw Drive, Strathhaven Drive and Loesourdsville West Chester Road. You can see that general area below.
Anyone who finds anything suspicious should call police at 513-777-2231.
