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ALTON - A stolen vehicle led police on a pursuit Sunday afternoon through parts of Alton before the two suspects fled on foot and were apprehended pretty quickly.

Alton Police Department tried to stop a stolen vehicle that was stolen from Missouri. The black Dodge Challenger then fled the traffic stop. The pursuit went down Pearl St. where it struck spike strips.

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The car turned onto Broadway where the two occupants jumped out of the vehicle. One suspect jumped onto Fast Eddies Bon-Air's roof and was apprehended. The second suspect ran across Broadway into a field and was appended.

East Alton and Wood River Police were on the scene for assistance.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

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