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Police seek help to locate chase suspect

MATHEW LEACHSalina Police are asking for help from the public in locating a 25-year-old man who led officers on a brief high speed chase in early April.

Captain Mike Sweeney said about 4:45pm on April 7th, an officer recognized Mathew Leach in a car in the area of Republic and Centennial as being wanted for on outstanding warrants for fleeing and eluding and failure to pay.

When the officer turned on his emergency lights and sirens, Leach refused to stop, driving at speeds the reached 80 miles per hour, and driving left of center during the pursuit that was terminated after 3 minutes when the chase reached Ohio Street.

Police have been looking for Leach since that time. If you have any information concerning the location of Leach, contact Salina-Saline County Crimestoppers

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