In a bizarre turn of events outside Homestead Hospital, an individual commandeered an ambulance from the emergency room entrance and sparked a police chase that culminated in his capture. The Homestead Police were notified today that the MCT Express ambulance was missing, initiating an immediate pursuit led by an off-duty officer who was present at the hospital, as per NBC Miami.
Police said the chase unfolded quickly as additional officers joined in, eventually stopping the ambulance in the 2500 block of Northeast 8th Street, not far from where it began. The suspect, who was still receiving medical treatment at the time of the arrest, has not yet been publicly identified, and authorities have not released details on possible charges.
Local 10 News obtained information from Hialeah police Officer Oscar Roque, stating that after the suspect was in custody, he was returned to the hospital for medical clearance. Following this, he is expected to be booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Despite the suspect’s current medical status, details regarding the incident continue to be sparse; Officer Roque has withheld the suspect’s identity, citing the ongoing care being administered is still under medical care. "Additional information will be forth coming," he said, as noted by Local 10 News.
