Stolen Ambulance Leads Police on 30-Minute Chase in Houston

Ambulance Theft at Ben Taub Hospital

• 🚑 An ambulance was stolen from Ben Taub Hospital while EMTs were transferring a patient to the emergency room.
• ⚠️ The hospital's policy requires all equipment to be secured, but it's unclear why the ambulance was not secured when it was taken.

High-Speed Police Chase

• 🚓 The stolen ambulance led Houston police on a chase lasting approximately 30 minutes and covering about 25 miles.
• ✈️ Flight radar 24 tracked the helicopter following the ambulance's movements during the pursuit.
• 💥 The chase ended when the ambulance crashed, losing a tire and going into a ditch between a tree and a telephone pole.

Suspect Apprehended

• ⛓️ Police officers, with the assistance of a canine unit, apprehended the suspect after he refused to exit the vehicle.
• 🤕 The suspect sustained an arm injury during the apprehension and was taken back to Ben Taub Hospital for treatment.
• 🔍 The investigation is ongoing regarding how the suspect was able to steal the ambulance and gain entry.
• ⚖️ The suspect is expected to face charges and go to jail after receiving medical treatment.