Man drops objects he stole from Walmart, hits Lilburn police automotive throughout his escape

Gwinnett County police stated a person was needed for shoplifting at a Lilburn Walmart and brought about a hit-and-run crash with a police officer’s patrol automotive throughout his escape from the scene.

The unidentified suspect now faces much more important expenses after the crash that broken the patrol automotive Friday afternoon.

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Police stated an officer was headed to the Walmart on Lawrenceville Freeway and was hit by the suspect in a stolen automotive on Lester Street.

He then led police on a chase earlier than escaping.

“Individuals will do something to keep away from seize, even for seemingly innocuous crimes,” stated Cpt. Scott Bennett with Lilburn Police.

Police say he tried stealing some costly objects earlier than police arrived.

“The suspect pushed previous the safety officer and dropped the Shark vacuum, Ninja blender, and LEGO units that he was attempting to take off with it and fled,” stated Bennett.

He’s additionally accused of leaving his two buddies behind and leaving of their automotive.

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“We as of but haven’t recovered the automobile however we’re engaged on a number of leads,” stated Bennett.

The crash left injury to the entrance of the officer’s patrol automotive however she was not harm.

Police stated the 2002 Acura sedan ought to have injury to the rear aspect passenger door.

Police say as soon as the suspect is caught, he must reply to many extra expenses than simply shoplifting.

“As soon as he’s recognized he’ll have a number of pending expenses to his tried escape,” stated Bennett.

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