Cumberland County deputies engaged a motorcyclist in a high-speed pursuit this week in the area of Hillendale Road south of Lake Tansi. The chase went onto Highway 127 and ended on Wild Plum Lane where the suspect lost control and crashed into a fence. The wrongdoer ran into a field and managed to escape arrest. A check of the motorcycle came back stolen in Putnam County. Authorities recovered identifying items as well as the riders helmet. The case is under investigation.