SALINE COUNTY -Three suspects were in custody and a search underway for a fourth after a short high speed chase just outside of Salina Thursday evening.

The chase, which began just after 8 p.m., began in the area of Water Well Road and Ohio Street.

The suspect vehicle led officers east on Water Well. Three passengers jumped out of the vehicle near Holmes Road.

They were captured moments later.

The driver continued eastbound and eventually jumped from the vehicle near Simpson Road and fled on foot.

As of 8:45 p.m., the search for the driver continued.

K-9 officers with the Kansas Highway Patrol were assisting the Saline County Sheriff’s Office in the search.

Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.