SALINA — The Salina Police Department is 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.
Capt. Mike Sweeney said about 4:45 p.m. April 7, 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 mph, 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. If you have any information concerning the location of Leach, contact Salina-Saline County Crimestoppers at (785) 825-8477.