26-year-old Cleveland man in custody for allegedly driving stolen car onto airport runway

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Police stated the automobile that was seized after a person drove onto the Cleveland Hopkins Worldwide Airport runway was stolen out of Fairview Park.

A lieutenant with the Fairview Park Police Division stated the motive force, recognized as a 26-year-old Cleveland man, was taken into custody late Wednesday night time, however no felony fees have been filed but.

Based on investigators, officers in Fairview Park initially acquired calls on Wednesday at round 8:15 p.m. for stories of a automobile that was stolen from a Brookpark Street property.

The sufferer advised police that she was driving round a car parking zone searching for a misplaced pet when she acquired out and left the automobile working. The 26-year-old man then “jumped within the automotive and commenced driving away,” Fairview Park police stated.

The automotive proprietor was injured after she was knocked to the bottom in an try and cease the person from stealing the automobile.

A short while later, police situated the stolen automotive within the restricted space at Cleveland Hopkins Worldwide Airport.

The driving force ultimately deserted the automotive on the tarmac and tried to run away, however he was detained by Fairview Park officers after being linked to the stolen automobile.

In the course of the safety incident, inbound flights have been diverted and takeoffs at Cleveland Hopkins Worldwide Airport confronted delays.

Fairview Park police stated the motive force will seemingly be charged on Nov. 28 in Rocky River Municipal Courtroom.

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