KEARNEY, Mo. (KCTV) - A theft suspect in Missouri has been taken into custody after he stole a car during a traffic stop and led police on a high-speed chase.

The Kearney, Missouri, Police Department says that on Thursday evening, Sept. 25, law enforcement officials were notified that a home burglary had just occurred in nearby Daviess County.

During the burglary, investigators said the suspect stole several items, including a handgun. They believed the individual responsible was headed south on I-35 near Kearney.

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After the sergeants received a vehicle description, they said they quickly spotted the car headed into the city on the interstate. A traffic stop was conducted on I-35 near 19th S

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