Male Steals Vehicle From Police Station, Causes 4-Car Crash In West Suburbs, Cops Say

SCHAUMBURG, IL — A male stole a vehicle from in front of a police station then caused a four-vehicle crash Saturday in Schaumburg, according to authorities.

The collision occurred shortly before 4 p.m., police said.

The vehicle was outside the police department — with the key inside, the engine running and the owner standing nearby — when the male stole it, according to authorities.

The male drove the vehicle east on Schaumburg Road and crossed into oncoming traffic near Lambert Drive, hitting a westbound vehicle, police said, adding debris from the crash struck two more vehicles.

No one was hurt and the male was taken into custody, according to police.