Two men suspected of stealing a forklift and driving Sunday in downtown Auburn were arrested after the vehicle smashed into the fence of a business, according to the police.

The event unfolded around 2 a.m. when police received a report of a stolen forklift at Lincoln Way and High Street, in connection with the Western State Endurance Run.

Police officers spotted the forklift travelling down Lincoln Way towards Harrison Avenue. One man was operating the machinery while his companion was seen drinking wine from a bottle in the passenger’s seat, as reported by the Auburn Police Department online.

According to the police, they attempted to stop the forklift, but the suspects fled on foot. The deserted forklift started to roll back and smashed a fence.

One individual was apprehended under the speculation of owning a stolen vehicle, evading detention, and driving whilst under the influence. Another individual was apprehended under the speculation of possessing a stolen vehicle and resisting detention. Both individuals are currently not in jail, as per the information available on online detainee records.

Organizers name the Western States Endurance Run as the oldest 100-mile race in the world. The race starts in Olympic Valley and concludes in Auburn.