Suspect in custody after stealing Cook County sheriff's car in Chicago, leading police on chase: ISP
A Cook County sheriff's officer was injured in an incident at 31st and California, CFD said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A suspect is in custody after allegedly stealing a Cook County sheriff's vehicle in Chicago and leading police on a chase on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said.
ISP said a suspect stole the squad car somewhere in the city, and its troopers and Chicago police officers chased the driver onto the Dan Ryan Expressway.
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ISP deployed spike strips to stop the vehicle on the expressway near 79th Street in the Chatham neighborhood before 8:30 a.m. Officials took the driver into custody.
Around the same time, a Cook County sheriff's officer was injured in an incident involving a vehicle at West 31st Street and South California, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
The officer was transported to Saint Anthony Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. ABC7 cameras captured video of a damaged vehicle at that scene.
Authorities did not immediately provide further information.
This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
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