A suspect stole a police car carrying a female officer overnight and then caused a series of accidents that culminated in his arrest in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
The incident began around 3:30 a.m. Sunday when an officer assigned to a security detail was approached by the unidentified suspect at 12th and Figueroa streets.
At that point, the suspect managed to enter the officer’s patrol car and sped away, with the officer inside. Sometime later, police said the officer was thrown from the car. She was transported to a hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The suspect also collided with two vans at 8th and Figueroa streets and then into a pole at 7th Street. He then fled on foot, but was apprehended shortly afterwards.
Authorities said three people in the van were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The suspect was transported to the police station for investigation.
The area around 8th and Figueroa streets remained closed while authorities investigated.
