DUNKIRK, Md. – On May 27, 2024, at 1:02 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Patrol Bureau were alerted to a tag reader referencing a stolen vehicle traveling eastbound on Route 260 from Rt. 4 in Dunkirk.
The vehicle, a blue Audi A7 was confirmed to be stolen and was located by DFC Idol travelling over 100 mph. A traffic stop was attempted, however, the driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.
The suspect continued to flee at speeds over 100 mph and subsequently crashed just north of the Calvert County line in Anne Arundel County in the median of Rt. 4 and Lower Pindell Road in Lothian. The suspect struck a guardrail, left the roadway, and came to a rest in a wooded area where the suspect then fled on foot.
Deputies conducted an extensive search with K9 units and drones for over 2 hours with negative results. Police recovered a Glock 19 handgun as well as drugs from the stolen vehicle.
The firearm with an extended magazine was loaded and confirmed stolen through Virginia. There was no description of the driver. Police continue to investigate.