VIDALIA, La. (WJTV) – Authorities said three Natchez men, who were accused of stealing items from a Louisiana Walmart, were arrested after a chase.

The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17 at the Walmart in Vidalia, Louisiana. Police said one man stole more than $600 worth of food from the store, and a second man stole at least two battery jump boxes worth more than $300.

A third suspect was the driver of the getaway vehicle, police said. An officer spotted the vehicle exiting Walmart onto Carter Street and heading towards Natchez. Investigators said the officer tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop.

Other officers joined the pursuit, which continued until the vehicle was blocked by officers in the drive-thru of Tensas State Bank. The three suspects were arrested and transported to the Vidalia Police Department.

Jarvis Washington, 49, was charged with theft, aggravated flight from an officer, no proof of insurance and no driver’s license. Tyandra Batteaste, 47, and Derrick Bingham, 40, were both charged with theft.