DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Update, 9:50 a.m. (August 31): State Police have identified the two suspects as Marquis Thompson, 26, of McDonough, GA, and Stephon Scott, 24, of Newburgh, NY.
They are accused of stealing a 2021 Genesis G70 in Lebanon County and eluding attempts from police to stop the vehicle.
After a vehicle chase that continued into West Hanover Township, Dauphin County, the suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot, causing police to lock down schools in the Central Dauphin School District as a precaution.
Police located and detained the suspects after searching the area for about an hour.
Both suspects are charged with receiving stolen property and other offenses relating to the police pursuit, according to State Police.
Previously
Two men have been taken into custody and Central Dauphin School District was placed on lockdown for a time period on Tuesday morning, State Police say.
According to Trooper Megan Frazer, on Aug. 30 there was a police incident on Interstate 81 around mile marker 74.5 in West Hanover Township.
State Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but, as a precaution, Central Dauphin School District was placed on lockdown for a time on Tuesday morning.
As a result, authorities say two men were taken into custody, and there is no threat to the public.
The lockdown at the school district was cancelled.
State Police say they will release more information as soon as possible.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available.
