Man Steals Ambulance From PG County Hospital, Leads Police On Wild Chase: Reports

CHEVERLY, MD — A man stole an ambulance from a hospital in Prince George's County Friday morning and then led police on a chase that included at least a dozen police vehicles, according to numerous reports.

The man allegedly stole an ambulance -- which was unoccupied -- from Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, and when an officer spotted it he began to follow. Eventually, Maryland State Police and the Charles County Sheriff's Office joined in.

Video of the incident shared on news sites shows a large number of police cars following the ambulance, which eventually stopped at Temple Hills.

Police took the man into custody. He had injuries that were not life-threatening.

There is not yet any word on why the man took the ambulance, or what charges he will face.

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