Palm Beach Police arrested two people early Saturday following a vehicle crash in the Midtown area, a spokesman said.
Capt. Will Rothrock said the investigation is still ongoing but that "some subjects fled the scene on foot" after the crash and at least two were found.
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The town issued an alert shortly before 12:30 a.m. about heightened police activity in the area of Hibiscus, Peruvian and Brazilian avenues and South County Road.
An early morning beachgoer told the Daily News that police said they would not unlock the gates to the beach while they were "working this case."
In another alert issued shortly before 10:30 a.m., the police department said it has concluded its investigation in the Midtown area and the roadways are clear.
"The Police Department reminds all residents to report any suspicious activity they observe," the alert said.
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Carol Rose is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at crose@pbdailynews.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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