MESA, Ariz. — A male suspect has been arrested after leading police on a chase that came to an end at the Desert Diamond Casino, according to authorities.
The Mesa Police Department said their pursuit of the suspect began Wednesday afternoon, when officers were looking for a suspect wanted in connection to property crimes in the area.
Officers on the ground began to follow the suspect with the help the Mesa police helicopter.
A traffic stop was attempted in Tempe, but suspect drove off in a westbound direction.
The helicopter continued to monitor the vehicle as it drove west on the freeway, relaying information about it's location to officers pursuing it on the ground.
Police tried to get the vehicle to stop while it was driving on the freeway by using a "grappler" but the device didn't work and the chase continued.
The suspect drove to the Desert Diamond Casino, near 91st and Northern avenues with officers following behind.
While at the casino, the suspect drove to the top floor of the parking lot. There the suspect got out of the vehicle and ran, with officers running after him and arresting him.
Police said no one was injured in the pursuit.
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