Early Tuesday, El Campo Police chased down three would-be thieves in response to a private alarm at Shoppa’s Farm Supply. Around 1 a.m., patrol officers found a U-Haul truck with a trailer hooked up at the scene. Two suspects were captured almost immediately, but one escaped, prompting a hunt. Later, a suspicious man at the Best Western hotel was arrested and linked to the burglary. The stolen U-Haul was from Tyler, and the trailer belonged to Shoppa’s, suggesting they planned to steal equipment. All three suspects faced charges of unauthorized motor vehicle use and evading arrest. Officers were commended for their swift response.