Columbus police investigating carjacking that led to pursuit

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police said a carjacking at Walmart led to a pursuit and ended with the vehicle crashing into a church.

Officers spotted the stolen vehicle about Wednesday, about 3 a.m.

The chase ended at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on 12 Street South.

Police Chief Fred Shelton said the incident started in the parking lot of the retail store about 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

After the stolen vehicle slammed into the church, the suspects ran from the scene.

Shelton said no arrests have been made.

If you have any information, call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers.