MT. VERNON — A reported theft of ATVs in Woodlawn led to a police chase involving Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies early Wednesday.

At 2:08 a.m. the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a report a 4-wheeler theft from North Steel Lane in Woodlawn. When reporting to the scene deputies saw two ATVs approaching them. The vehicles quickly turned and sped away upon seeing the deputies activate their lights and sirens.

Police say the chase began when the officers spotted the ATVs on Richview Road and continued into the city limits of Mt. Vernon. It is at that time that officers stopped the chase.

The subjects are described as young and dressed in black hoodies and face masks. The incident is under investigation. No names of suspects have been released at this time.