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Volusia County couple arrested after stolen vehicle chase ends in crash

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A group of alleged car thieves are behind bars after leading deputies on a multi-agency chase in Flagler County.

According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit began when deputies spotted a truck that had been reported stolen out of Volusia County on state Route 100 Friday afternoon.

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When deputies attempted to stop the pickup, the driver began driving recklessly at high speed.

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Investigators said the pursuit ended after the driver lost control of the truck and crashed into a street sign near the 1700 block of U.S. Route 1 in Bunnell.

Deputies said two people then jumped out of the truck and ran into some nearby woods .

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After a short foot pursuit, deputies were able to take 28-year-old Randy Moore and 27-year-old Brooke Moore into custody.

Both were booked into the Flagler County Jail and were held on numerous felony charges.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.

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