A wanted man led Lakewood police on a chaotic foot chase Tuesday before being tracked down and arrested in a residential neighborhood.
The incident began at the QuickChek on Cedarbridge Avenue, where the suspect managed to break free from officers and flee on foot, sparking an immediate pursuit.
Police chased the suspect into the nearby Cedarwood Hills/Hampshire Heights development, where he attempted to evade capture by hiding inside a backyard shed belonging to a local resident.
His attempt to lie low was short-lived.
Officers, assisted by Shomrim volunteers, quickly tracked the suspect to the shed and took him into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or additional details regarding the charges he faces.