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Ambulance stolen during medical emergency in Highland Park; suspect arrested
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Randy Wimbley , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Nothing was reported taken from the stolen ambulance. A medical emergency was underway when a theft occurred.
A medical emergency was underway when a theft occurred. An ambulance was taken while a patient was being tended to. The vehicle was left unattended and running when the suspect climbed in and drove away. Police pursued the ambulance and eventually cornered the driver, making an arrest. The original patient received treatment from a second EMS unit and is expected to be okay. Nothing was reported taken from the stolen ambulance.
Further details about the incident are available. The pursuit ended with the suspect's arrest. The patient's condition is not a concern.
The incident involved a significant response from police.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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