A Domino’s employee is behind bars after Cincinnati police say the worker stole a car from a downtown pizza shop and led officers on a chase that cut through Over-the-Rhine on Monday evening. The vehicle was allegedly taken from the Fourth Street Domino’s around 5:30 p.m., later spotted in Colerain, and then pursued back toward the city. Police say they eventually used tire-deflation devices to stop the car and arrested the suspect near Fifth and Walnut streets.
Police: Car Swiped From Fourth Street Domino’s, Tracked From Colerain
According to WKRC Local 12, officers say the car was lifted from the Fourth Street Domino’s at about 5:30 p.m. It later turned up in Colerain, where Cincinnati police spotted it and tailed it back toward downtown. The station reports that officers deployed stop sticks to shut the chase down and took the suspect into custody near the intersection of Fifth and Walnut streets. The person’s name has not yet been released.
How Stop Sticks Brought the Pursuit to a Halt
Stop sticks are hollow tire-deflation devices lined with spikes that slowly let air out of a vehicle’s tires so officers can bring a fleeing car to a controlled stop. Agencies around the country use them as a non-contact way to end pursuits without ramming or other tactical maneuvers, though deploying them still carries risks for officers and anyone nearby. Industry and manufacturer materials note that the tools are widely used by law enforcement to wrap up high-speed chases; more details on how they work are available from Stop Stick.
Suspect in Custody, Case Still Active
Cincinnati police say the suspect is in custody, but formal charges and the person’s identity have not been released, per WKRC Local 12. The case remains under active investigation, and officials say more details could be shared as they become available.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cincinnati Police Department. Non-emergency calls can be directed to (513) 765-1212, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
This story will be updated as police release additional information or file charges. Local reporting provided the earliest look at what happened while investigators continue to sort through the details.
