Crime & Safety

Suspect Flees, Hits Squad Car After Attempted Retail Theft: Tinley PD

The incident happened late Friday afternoon at Dick's Sporting Goods, police said.

TINLEY PARK, IL — A Tinley Park officer was not injured Friday afternoon when the suspect in an attempted retail theft crashed into a squad car while fleeing, Tinley Park Police said.

The attempted retail theft took place at Dick's Sporting Goods, 7370 W. 191st St. The suspect fled in a black Chevy Malibu, according to preliminary reports from police. The car was last spotted on I-80, police said.

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