By Christina Myles

The Troy Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in Tuesday’s high-speed car chase.

Rashaun Devante Thomas, 20, of Troy is wanted for first-degree robbery in connection the theft of a 2002 Honda CRV stolen at gunpoint in the 600 block of Henderson Drive around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Police say Thomas led officers on a high-speed chase through the city before crashing the vehicle into a utility pole at Elm and Griffin streets and fleeing on foot.

Thomas is described as being 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds.

Thomas may also face several additional misdemeanor charges stemming from the vehicle pursuit.

If anyone has any information on the location of Thomas, please contact the Troy Police Department at 334-566-0500, the Troy Police Secret Witness Line at 334-566-5555 or Crime Stoppers at 215-STOP.