A driver in Thamesville evaded police at a RIDE program.
Chatham-Kent Police Service set up the checkpoint on Longwoods Road last Saturday.
According to police, a vehicle began to slow down as it approached officers before fleeing the area at a high rate of speed.
Police say officers pursued the vehicle for a short time before breaking off the chase out of concern for public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.