NORWICH – The City of Norwich Police Department and Chenango County Sheriff's Office are seeking the man they believe led officers on a high speed chase along State Highway 12 Friday morning.

Norwich police said the suspect in Friday's chase was 31-year-old Christopher Lacroce. Police said they are seeking his arrest over a previous warrant and more charges are likely following Friday's pursuit.

Lacroce is wanted on a felony assault warrant for a previous hit and run, after hitting a pedestrian in the City of Norwich three weeks earlier, officials said.

Anyone with any information about Lacroce should contact the Norwich Police or Chenango Sheriff's Office. Police recommend residents call them and not take any action on their own.

The city police can be reached at (607) 334-2424 and the Sheriff's Office at (607) 334-2000.

“On Friday morning the Norwich Police Department attempted to effect a traffic stop on an individual wanted for a felony assault warrant issued out of City of Norwich Court,” said Norwich Detective Reuben Roach. “The subject refused to comply and a vehicle pursuit ensued.”

Norwich Police Chief Rodney Marsh confirmed Lacroce was wanted on a warrant for hitting a pedestrian with a vehicle on Sept. 15 and fleeing the scene of the accident. He is wanted for 2nd degree assault.

“On Sept. 15 police received a call of an altercation at Silver and Mitchell Street and during the altercation the suspect struck a victim with a vehicle and fled the scene,” said Marsh, “Following an investigation a warrant for his arrest was issued Sept. 24 by the Norwich City County.”