Police chase in Hialeah ends with suspect arrested
A man escaped from a mental health evaluation at Palmetto Hospital, carjacked a woman, and was captured after a police pursuit in Hialeah.
HIALEAH, Fla. —
A police pursuit in Hialeah ended with a suspect in custody after authorities said a man escaped from Palmetto Hospital and carjacked a woman in the parking lot.
The man had been brought to the hospital under a mental health evaluation order, according to officials.
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A man escaped from a mental health evaluation at Palmetto Hospital in Miami-Dade County, carjacked a woman, and was captured after a police pursuit in Hialeah.
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Officers, deputies, and Florida Highway Patrol troopers pursued the stolen car, making multiple attempts to stop it with PIT maneuvers that caused damage.
The chase ended around 1:30 p.m. when a trooper sent the car spinning and crashing.
At last check, no injuries were reported.
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