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One in custody after high-speed chase from Monument to Colorado Springs

A shoplifting suspect is in custody after leading authorities on a high-speed chase for nearly 20 miles Thursday morning.

At this time, details are limited, but Colorado State Patrol confirms the chase started in Monument at 5 a.m. and continued south on Interstate 25 before finally ending on Bijou Street in Colorado Springs, reports Gazette news partner KKTV.

While leading Monument police officers, and eventually state troopers, down I-25 the suspect topped 90 mph.

KKTV reports that toilet paper, pizzas and TVs were allegedly stolen from the Wal-Mart store in Monument.

The pursuit ended around 5:10 a.m., according to State Patrol.

A shoplifting suspect is in custody after leading authorities on a high-speed chase for nearly 20 miles Thursday morning. (Courtesy KKTV)
A shoplifting suspect is in custody after leading authorities on a high-speed chase for nearly 20 miles Thursday morning. (Courtesy KKTV)
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By kktv

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