Multi-county chase leads to arrest of 4 in connection with reported baby formula theft in Collier

Four people were arrested on Monday morning in connection with a reported baby formula theft following a chase that began in Collier County and ended in Broward County.According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, deputies received reports of a retail theft involving stolen baby formula shortly before 8 a.m. The deputies, with assistance from the CCSO Real-Time Operations Center, located the suspected vehicle, a black Tesla, at a separate retail location where the suspects had just committed a similar theft.Deputies attempted to stop the Tesla, which then fled from the deputies, CCSO said.CCSO deputies engaged in a chase that went onto Alligator Alley and ended in Broward County, CCSO said. The four vehicle occupants were taken into custody on multiple felony charges.CCSO told Gulf Coast News the investigation is still active.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.