Houston authorities arrest suspect who allegedly stole fire department ambulance after police chase
The ambulance was taken from the Houston Fire Department's Station 17.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A suspect accused of stealing a Houston Fire Department ambulance was arrested Monday following a police chase.
The vehicle, Ambulance 17, was taken from Station 17 just outside the downtown area, a fire spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Houston fire ambulance was stolen Monday and authorities were searching for the vehicle. (Houston Fire Department)
The suspect allegedly stole a black Infiniti before heading to the fire station, Fox Houston reported. He stopped there because the right rear tire burst and the fender panel was damaged, the news report said.
A firefighter asked him if the suspect needed help before he allegedly stole the ambulance. Police officers found the ambulance around 3 p.m. local time.
A suspect who allegedly stole a Houston Fire Department ambulance was arrested Monday after a police chase. (Fox Houston)
The spokesperson said there have been other incidents in the past where city fire vehicles have been taken.
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