Las Vegas police investigate after stolen car crashes into patrol vehicle
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a stolen vehicle crashed into a police patrol vehicle on Thursday morning.
According to police, the stolen vehicle fled from units in the department’s downtown area command before crashing into a patrol vehicle near Eastern Avenue and Fremont Street.
#BREAKING We are investigating a stolen vehicle that took off from units in @LVMPDDTAC. The vehicle crashed into a Metro patrol vehicle near Eastern and Fremont. The officers are ok, the suspect is in custody. Roads are closed for the investigation. Please avoid the area for now.… pic.twitter.com/yHvx70zDdq
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) December 19, 2024
Police noted that the officers involved were OK and the suspect was taken into custody.
Roads were closed in the area while police investigated.