The North Platte Police Department is searching for a suspect who led them on a high-speed chase on Saturday night.

According to Investigator John Deal, at around 9:51 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a white 2005 Nissan Pathfinder speeding in the 200 block of Walker Road.

The officer clocked the vehicle traveling at 84 mph in a 35 mph zone.

When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Shane Melton, failed to stop and fled.

Police say Melton went north on US Highway 83, west on Eugene Avenue, north on Buffalo Bill Avenue, east on Leota Street, north into Dent Court, back east on Leota and north on Carr Street. Deal says Melton then circled around 5th Street and traveled down alleyways between Sherman and Hayes Avenues before continuing northbound on Buffalo Bill.

The pursuit was terminated near 15th Street and Buffalo Bill, and the vehicle was found abandoned in the 1900 block of west 15th Street.

During the pursuit, Deal says Melton drove into some yards on Dent Court and caused property damage.

He says Melton was consistently travelling at double the posted speed limit and committed numerous other traffic violations, such as running stop signs.

A witness observed the pursuit and was able to identify Melton as the driver.  Police also learned that Melton did not have permission to drive the vehicle from the registered owner.

Authorities say Melton has an outstanding warrant from the Nebraska Department of Corrections as a parole absconder, and now has an active Lincoln County warrant for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, criminal mischief and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

If you have any information on Melton’s whereabouts, contact the North Platte Police Department or local law enforcement.