Carson City sheriff's deputies have a man in custody this morning after a vehicle theft at Motel 6 in Carson City was reported at around 9 a.m. which led to a brief vehicle pursuit that was called off because speeds had become too dangerous.
Deputies instead closed in on the suspect, going to different points and waiting for him to emerge. He was detained at 9:54 a.m. in the area of Fieldcrest Drive and then taken into custody.
The theft was reported after 9 a.m. with the maroon Ford Mustang leaving the Motel 6. A deputy spotted the vehicle on Saliman Road, and followed it to until it began going at a high rate of speed, driving dangerously, and crossing the yellow lines. Officers pulled back and stopped the vehicle pursuit.
Meanwhile, the suspect was identified, including where he lived and deputies established points around the city and waited for him to emerge.
We will update as more information becomes available.