NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Police say suspect steals Dayton cruiser during pursuit and crashes into house
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A suspect stole a Dayton Police cruiser Thursday night while fleeing police and crashed the vehicle into a house. According to law enforcement, the individual is also a suspect in a Miami Township homicide and linked to an aggravated robbery in Moraine.
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A police vehicle was stolen and crashed into a residential property during an active pursuit, involving a suspect tied to multiple violent crime investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Facts
- A suspect stole a Dayton Police cruiser Thursday night while fleeing police.
- The stolen cruiser was crashed into a house.
- The suspect is also wanted in connection with a homicide in Miami Township.
- The same suspect is linked to an aggravated robbery in Moraine.
- Police were initially investigating an unrelated crash at an intersection before the incident occurred.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationMoraine Police Dispatch“Provided information on previous carjacking attempts on I-75.”locationMiami Township“Location of a homicide where the suspect is also a suspect.”OrganizationDayton Police“Police department involved in the pursuit and cruiser theft.”locationDryden Road“Location near carjacking attempts on I-75.”locationWest Third Street“Intersection where police were investigating an unrelated crash.”locationMoraine“Location linked to an aggravated robbery.”PersonBrittany Woods“Neighbor who witnessed and commented on the incident.”locationGreenway Street“Location where the stolen cruiser crashed into a home in the 2300 block.”locationGettysburg Avenue“Intersection where police were investigating an unrelated crash.”locationI-75“Highway where carjacking attempts occurred.”