At least 3 elude search by Modesto police. Ammunition, drugs are found.

At least three people sought by Modesto police in the area of Franklin Elementary School late Sunday remained at large Monday morning. Two others — an adult and a minor — were detained and eventually released when ammunition and marijuana were found in the vehicle they fled, police report.

The incident began when an officer tried to pull over a vehicle at Maze Boulevard and Emerald Avenue at about 4 p.m. The driver led the officer on a pursuit, and when the vehicle stopped, those inside fled on foot.

Two quickly were caught, and a search perimeter was set up for the others. SWAT and K-9 units were deployed, but the perimeter was broken down about midnight when those sought weren't located, said police Lt. Martha Delgado.

Officers found in the trunk of the vehicle a backpack containing ammunition, a loaded ammunition magazine and marijuana, Delgado said.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Modesto police at 209-572-9500 or Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

This story was originally published November 20, 2017 at 10:42 AM with the headline "At least 3 elude search by Modesto police. Ammunition, drugs are found.."