UPDATE: A high speed chase that began in Mono County and went through Douglas and Carson City was scaled back Saturday morning after Nevada Highway Patrol troopers said the pursuit became too dangerous.
The pursuit of a silver Hyundai Sonata happened after a traffic stop in Mono County in which the driver was taken out of the vehicle and the passenger, identified as 26-year-old Geoffry Guess of Idaho, got into the driver's seat and sped away, said NHP Trooper Dan Lopez.
Speeds were in excess of 110 mph through Gardnerville, said Lopez. The pursuit continued through Carson City shortly before 9 a.m. with NHP trailing the supect driver along I-580 into Washoe County. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies also pursued along with NHP but stood down at the Washoe County line.
"There were several attempts to overtake the vehicle but it became too dangerous," said Lopez. "Our concern is for the safety of other motorists on the road."
NHP said a suspect that was apprehended in Mono County who may be able to provide troopers with information about Geoffry Guess and the silver 2013 4-door Hyundai, said Lopez.
The vehicle was last seen northbound on IR 580 north of Bowers Mansion. The license plate is California registration 6VRP791. Guess is known to resist police officers and considered to be armed and dangerous, and possibly has warrants out for his arrest.
Anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle, or who can provide additional information, is encouraged to contact the Department of Public Safety-Communications Center at (775) 687-0400.