Large Police Presence Briefly Shuts Down I-494 In Minnetonka

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A large police presence on Interstate-494 in Minnetonka appears to have briefly shut the roadway down in both directions during the Tuesday afternoon commute.

The Bloomington Police Department says police officers were following a stolen car on the interstate and they attempted to pull the driver over. At that point, the suspect got out of the vehicle and ran away.

Officers have set up a perimeter in the area. No arrests have been made and police are still searching for the suspect.

 

Interstate 494 - Minnetonka (credit: MnDOT)

 

This is a developing situation. Stay with WCCO for more updates soon.

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