Police Arrest Two After Stolen SUV Chase

Two people were taken into custody after officers pursued a stolen red Toyota SUV through Wichita Falls on Monday.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Property Crime

Police Arrest Two After Stolen SUV Chase

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Officers initiated a traffic stop on a stolen red Toyota SUV on Midwestern Parkway near Legacy High School at approximately 1:07 p.m. Monday, and the vehicle fled, driving through the school's parking lot before wrecking into another vehicle near Cedar Elm Lane.

Why it matters

The pursuit damaged multiple vehicles and drove through a high school parking lot, placing residents and students in the area at risk. Westbound lanes of Midwestern Parkway near Seabury Drive remain closed, affecting drivers in Wichita Falls.

Both occupants of the stolen Toyota fled on foot and were taken into custody, with one occupant identified as a juvenile. The name of the second occupant will be released shortly after booking, and no charges were specified in the extraction.

The details

Officers continued westbound on Midwestern Parkway and located the vehicle after it wrecked, ending the pursuit because of the vehicle's unsafe speeds. Both occupants fled on foot before being apprehended.

Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 1:07 p.m.: Officers initiated the traffic stop on Midwestern Parkway near Legacy High School.

Drivers should expect closures on westbound Midwestern Parkway near Seabury Drive while the wreck is cleared. Residents near Legacy High School and Cedar Elm Lane may notice increased police activity in the area.

The takeaway

Stolen vehicles pursued through populated areas can quickly endanger bystanders, so residents should report suspicious vehicles promptly rather than attempt to intervene.