SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Police took a suspect into custody Tuesday morning after a stolen vehicle crashed in Scranton’s Green Ridge section, prompting a large police response.
Authorities said officers discovered a crashed vehicle that had been reported stolen in the area of the 1600 blocks of Jefferson and Madison avenues.
Police said the person operating the vehicle fled the scene on foot, leading to a search of the surrounding neighborhood.
Residents were urged to avoid the area as officers established a heavy police presence during the investigation.
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Around 10:05 a.m., authorities announced the suspect had been located and taken into custody.