By Alex Benzegala
Panhandle Post
A Gering man was arrested Tuesday after an emergency lookout and pursuit.
Shortly before 7 a.m, Scottsbluff Police received a report of an auto theft, and 15 minutes later a Scotts Bluff County Deputy saw the vehicle driving on Highway 26. A pursuit of the vehicle commenced and the man driving the vehicle alone eventually fled the vehicle on foot.
Multiple law enforcement agencies searched the area, and the man was seen by a citizen running, leading to his location.
25-year-old Cresencio Castillo of Gering was arrested by Deputies without any further incident.
The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Minatare/Melbeta Fire Department, and Regional West Ambulance Service were all involved in incident.
Charges on the case are pending.