Two separate police foot chases end in arrests in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – There were two separate police foot chases Thursday evening that ended in arrests in Lexington.

Police say the first happened at 6:00 p.m., when an officer chased down a shoplifting suspect from the Walmart on West New Circle Road.  Police say no one was hurt.  The suspect’s name wasn’t released.

Investigators say the other foot chase happened around 8:18 p.m., when an officer spotted a man with outstanding warrants.  Police say the suspect ran from the officer, who gave chase on foot, eventually arresting the man after a brief struggle on Rand Avenue.  Police say no one was hurt.  The man’s name wasn’t released.