Nebraska teens accused of stealing vehicles, leading officers on 110 mph pursuit

Two teenage runaways from Nebraska are facing charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep and leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit. 

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two teenage runaways from Nebraska are facing charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep and leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in Colorado.

The Morgan County (CO) Sheriff’s Office said the boys – ages 15 and 16 – sped away from law enforcement officers at speeds reaching 110 miles per hour.

The teens ditched the vehicle and ran on foot before ultimately being taken into custody, authorities said.

MCSO said the boys had also stolen a family member’s vehicle in Nebraska and abandoned it before allegedly stealing the Jeep.

Both teens face charges for vehicle theft, the pursuit and damage done to fields during the chase.