GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police confirmed two people were arrested following a multi-county chase involving an Amazon delivery truck on Thursday afternoon.

26-year-old Michael Watts and 28-year-old Devin Mitchell were identified as the suspects apprehended.

Gaston County Communications said the chase began around noon in Mecklenburg County and ended in Gaston County near Alexis Lucia and Mariposa roads.

CMPD officers said that around 11:15 a.m., they were notified that a stolen Ford F-250 had entered their jurisdiction.

They responded to Sam Wilson Road at West Pointe Drive to try to pull the truck over. When they tried, the driver, later identified as Mitchell, fled the scene at a high speed.

According to reports, Mitchell and his passenger, Watts, jumped out of the vehicle near Pressley Road during the chase.

Watts was found hiding in a dumpster with help from Good Samaritans, the Crime Reduction Unit, and K-9s. Police said he had multiple outstanding warrants from Mecklenburg and Gaston counties.

During that time, Mitchell allegedly stole an unoccupied Amazon delivery truck that was left running while the driver was making deliveries.

The truck was driven through Mecklenburg and Lincoln counties before stopping in Gaston County, barely over Lincoln’s edge. He then jumped out of the truck and ran but was caught a short time later.

An Amazon representative sent the following statement:

“We confirmed the driver delivering for Amazon is safe, and we’re thankful for law enforcement’s quick response.”

Police have not announced what charges the men face, but arrest records show that Mitchell was arrested in May for felony larceny of a motor vehicle.

No further information was released. This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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