Rochester police looking for suspect who stole shuttle van

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Police in Rochester are looking for a suspect who stole a shuttle van early Friday.

Around 2:45 a.m., authorities say they received a report of a stolen van from the 800 block of Civic Center Drive Northwest. The van was left running outside a transportation business while customers were inside the business.

The suspect was seen driving on Highway 52 around 3 a.m. and sped up near Zumbrota when authorities tried to stop them.

Police say spike strips were used and the van came to a stop near the border of Goodhue and Dakota Counties.

The suspect ran into a field and has not been located.

According to authorities, there is no clear threat to the area.