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High-speed chase on Illinois 29 sparks alarm over stolen guns, Rochester IL

Weapons

Reported: 11/26/2025 11:04 PM

IL-29, Rochester, IL

Authorities lead active vehicle pursuit on Illinois 29 near Rochester targeting a white Chevrolet Malibu carrying stolen firearms, triggering urgent response.

Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety

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Transcript:

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Pursuit underway for suspected stolen firearms northbound on Illinois 29 near Rochester.

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Unit 1247 responding.

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This is reigns, Troop 6, Pursuit 1, stolen firearms on Illinois Route 29 northbound, Rochester.

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Unit 1247 reports a white Chevrolet Malibu.

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Vehicle registered to (name withheld) at a location near Frank Q Queen.

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White 2010 model.

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Chevrolet, four-door, caution advised: loaded firearms in vehicle.

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Route includes New City Road, Westmount, Pony Road in Sengland County.

00:44

Sheriff's Office in Christian County coordinating response.

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IL-29, Rochester, IL

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