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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Police were involved in a high speed chase after an allegedly stolen pickup tore through downtown Jamestown late Tuesday morning.

According to Lt. Robert Opp with the Jamestown Police Department, the chase began in the South part of town at the Truck Stop. Lt. Opp reported that police were called after a gentleman was observed that was acting strange. The man took off after police arrived on the scene.

32 year-old Wesley Alan Cody drove the vehicle over the train tracks near the Civic Center, ultimately ending the chase in Zonta Park. Opp stated that Cody trapped the vehicle in wire fencing, causing him to leave the vehicle and flee on foot.

Damage was reported to the railroad tracks, pickup truck and fencing. The investigation is ongoing. Cody is being charged with eluding police and reckless driving and Opp stated there may be added charges.