Two suspects arrested after armed carjacking, police pursuit in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say two people are in custody after an armed robbery and carjacking that ended in a police pursuit Thursday night.

According to investigators, a man and woman stole a victim’s car at gunpoint around 7:15 p.m. on Augusta Drive. Officers later spotted the stolen vehicle and attempted to pull it over on Meadow Lane. The suspects reportedly tried to flee but were arrested a short time later.

Police say a gun was recovered at the scene.

The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.