Police block off roads near Moorhead/Dilworth city line

DILWORTH, MINN. (Valley News Live) - Police in Moorhead and Dilworth are investigating a situation where they shut down certain streets between the two cities.

Around 3 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, A viewer notified Valley News Live of police cars blocking parts of town along Center Ave. in Moorhead and Dilworth.

Shortly after the tip, our reporter went to the scene and found a squad car blocking the road around SW. 2nd Ave. in Dilworth.

Authorities say around 2 a.m. they tried to pull a car over, but it wouldn’t stop. That led to a chase where the driver eventually ditched the stolen vehicle, prompting police to shut down six to eight city blocks.

Police were not able to find the driver and have since re-opened the roads.

Moorhead Police believe they know who the driver is. A description has not been provided at this time.