Kansas City authorities have arrested an armed robbery suspect after a 100 mph car chase that ended when the suspect’s vehicle caught on fire.

KCPD said the chase started Wednesday night after a person reported an armed robbery outside of the Quicktrip parking lot located at 6641 E Truman Road. Officers say the chase went through Platte and Buchanan counties and ended in Atchison county. Authorities used spike strips and the suspect’s vehicle eventually caught fire.

Kansas City Police Department Office Darin Snapp said KCPD contact area law enforcement officials to assist in the chase that went through Buchanan County and Atchison County.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H, Sgt. Jason Angle said they tried to assist in the pursuit and laid out four spike strips which the suspect managed to avoid.

The chase came to a close in Atchison county after the suspect’s vehicle caught on fire.

Snapp said charges are expected to be filed today and the suspect will be transported back to Kansas City.

Charges have now been filed in this case.  To read that story click here.