Published June 28. 2016 06:39AM
State police are looking for a known fugitive from Monroe County's West End who they said fled officers on foot after a car chase Sunday night.
Brian R. Ratti, of Gilbert, is wanted on several warrants including felonies. He is also a suspect in several burglaries and thefts in the area, according to a news release from state police at Lehighton.On Sunday, police learned that Ratti was possibly hiding at 223 Smale Lane in Eldred Township. While troopers were at the residence, they saw a van passing the residence and identified the driver as Ratti. Ratti drove past the residence and police pursued him. After about one mile, his vehicle turned right and struck a tree. Ratti ran off into the woods near Smale Lane.Ratti's van was impounded by police.Ratti will face charges in connection with the chase on top of his outstanding warrants. Anyone with information regarding Ratti is asked to call state police at Lehighton at 610-681-1850.
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