KSP UPDATE: Theft suspects who ran from authorities captured

Update:  10:45 p.m. EST on December 24, 2019

CUNNINGHAM, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man and woman who escaped law enforcement by running into woods in Carlisle County, were captured Christmas Eve night, according to Kentucky State Police.

Investigators say Ryan Mills and Danielle Louth, of Missouri, were taken into custody by the Carlisle County Sheriff’s Office around 7:00 p.m., according to KSP.

The two theft suspects were jailed at the Ballard County Detention Center, according to State Police.

Original story below:

CUNNINGHAM, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police say two people driving a car that was stolen in Missouri, escaped into some woods after being spotted in Carlisle County.

Investigators say 39-year-old Ryan Mills and 40-year-old Danielle Louth, both of Missouri, were spotted driving the stolen car on Route 121 near Highway 62 in Carlisle County at 3:20 p.m.

They say the pair escaped into the woods behind a home on Route 121.

Troopers say Mills was last seen wearing a dark green shirt and a hat, and Louth was wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt and pajama pants.

KSP warned people who live in the search area to lock their home and car doors.

State Police say the two suspects are also wanted in connection to thefts from Graves County.

Anyone with information on the suspects whereabouts is asked to call KSP at (270) 856-3721, or anonymously at (800) 222-5555.