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Man Arrested in Chicago After Private Ambulance Reportedly Stolen in Rockford

Area Four detectives are leading the investigation, with charges pending.

Overview

  • The Cook County Sheriff's Department spotted the ambulance around 7:40 p.m. near the 700 block of North Homan Avenue on the West Side.
  • Deputies initiated a traffic stop, and Chicago police detained the driver without incident.
  • Investigators say the man had earlier fled from Rockford police while inside the private ambulance.
  • The suspect has not been publicly identified, and authorities have not released information on motive or injuries.
  • Chicago police, Rockford police, and the Cook County Sheriff's Department are coordinating on the case, which remains under investigation.