A man suspected of stealing a car in south St. Joe and then leading authorities on a high speed chase early Sunday appeared in court Tuesday.

Bryson Anthony McCray was charged with stealing and resisting arrest after the case Sunday morning that ended near St. Joseph Ave. and Highland. Online court records indicate McCray pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of vehicle tampering just two months ago.

On March 1, he received a suspended, 60-day sentence and was placed on probation. Prosecutors filed a motion on Tuesday to revoke that probation.

A detective said in court documents that McCray stole a Red Grand Am early Sunday morning by punching a man in the face and then pointing a firearm and ordering others out of the vehicle. The vehicle was spotted later in Atchison, Kansas, and a pursuit by authorities crossed back into Missouri and up U.S. Highway 59 and I-229 to St. Joseph Ave. Police said they deployed spike sticks and the suspect stopped near Highland. After a brief standoff, McCray was arrested.

In court on Tuesday, Associate Circuit Judge Rebecca Spencer scheduled the case for the prelminary hearing docket May 18. McCray remains in custody, unable to post $25,000 cash bail.