A Norton Shores man is in the Mecosta County Jail following an arrest for a break-in and trying to flee from police.

The Mecosta Co. Sheriff's Office says deputies were called Saturday night for an alarm at a home in Morton Township.

When police arrived to the scene, a vehicle sped away.

Deputies pursued the vehicle eastbound on M-20 into Isabella County.  The vehicle subsequently ran out of gas. A 41-year old Norton Shores man was taken into custody without further incident. 

The man had broken into the residence and stolen gas. 

He was lodged at the Mecosta County Jail for Flee & Elude, Breaking & Entering and Possession of Stolen Property.