Los Angeles, Ca
Suspect steals police SUV, causes pileup in downtown L.A.
A chaotic situation unfolded in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning when witnesses say a man stole a Los Angeles police SUV and slammed into other vehicles before crashing into a pole.
Preliminary information is extremely limited.
The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the area of 8th Street and Figueroa where two minivans were badly damaged in the collision.
Video from the scene also showed debris scattered along the roads and sidewalks. Less than a block away, the LAPD vehicle was also badly damaged after the driver crashed into a pole.
Footage from RMG Media showed a man being handcuffed and taken away in a police cruiser.
The extent of injuries was not immediately known.
This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA 5 News for updates.