Three people are in custody after a suspected theft and police pursuit in Independence County. Sheriff Shawn Stephens stated in a Tuesday news release that on Monday his office received a report of possible gunshots at a vehicle. The victim in the incident was able to get a license plate number of the suspects’ vehicle. According to the sheriff, the suspects broke into a vehicle and stole items from it on Gap Road. The suspects’ vehicle was spotted by Arkansas State Police and a pursuit began. The suspects drove to Batesville and the vehicle was lost by police until it was spotted behind Off Road Connection. One of the suspects was located a short time later. Then, after a couple of hours, the other two suspects were found after they stole a truck, a golf cart, and several tools. No names were released, but the suspects were all from Poplar Bluff, MO. The sheriff said they are in custody awaiting formal charges.