Man Flees Into River After Crashing Stolen Car in Minneapolis

Apr 18

*Stolen vehicle near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis after a pursuit.* ***Via Robbinsdale Police Department***

*Crashed suspect vehicle in Minneapolis.* ***Via Robbinsdale Police***

A man was arrested early Friday morning following a multi-city pursuit that began with a domestic assault report in Robbinsdale.

The suspect was arrested after he crashed his getaway car and fled on foot into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Police were called around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 to the 4000 block of 37th Avenue North, where a victim reported that a man had assaulted them and fled in their vehicle. The victim also reported that a handgun had been stolen from the home.

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Crystal officers located the vehicle shortly afterward and attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect refused to pull over. A pursuit began, with officers attempting multiple tactics to end the chase. The suspect continued fleeing into Minneapolis, where he eventually lost control and crashed near the Mill City Museum by the river just after midnight.

After the crash, the suspect ran from the vehicle and was believed to have entered the river. Officers called in Hennepin County Water Patrol to assist in the search. Meanwhile, the crashed vehicle caught fire and the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to extinguish the flames.

The suspect was eventually located and taken into custody. He was transported to a nearby hospital to be checked for injuries related to the crash. He’s now being held on probable cause for fleeing police, motor vehicle theft, domestic assault and multiple felony-level warrants. The suspect’s name has not yet been released and formal charges not yet filed.

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