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Suspect Apprehended Following 30-Minute Ambulance Chase in Houston

Police tracked the stolen ambulance via GPS before a K9 unit brought the pursuit to a safe end.

An ambulance in the Houston Fire Department Station 16 Friday, July 3, 2020, in Houston. An HFD ambulance was stolen from outside Ben Taub Hospital Wednesday night. The ambulance was recovered after about a 30-minute pursuit. 
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Overview

  • A man in his 40s or 50s stole an ambulance from Ben Taub Hospital at around 6:30 p.m. and led police on a 30-minute pursuit through the Texas Medical Center.
  • Officers relied on GPS tracking and aerial units to monitor the vehicle from a distance, preventing a high-speed chase in busy areas and ensuring no injuries.
  • The driver activated lights and sirens, reached speeds of 40 to 50 mph, and lost control after blowing a tire on a curb near Holmes Road and Almeda Road.
  • A K9 team was dispatched after the suspect refused to exit; the dog’s bite enabled officers to remove him from the ambulance.
  • The suspect is receiving medical treatment for a K9 bite at Ben Taub Hospital and faces possible charges of unauthorized vehicle use and evading arrest.