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Stolen Ambulance Crashes On Near North Side, Suspect Arrested

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 33-year-old woman stole a Chicago Fire Department ambulance on Tuesday night, striking a bicyclist and a car during the getaway.

It all started in the 2200 block of West Division. It was there that the cyclist and vehicle were hit.

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A stolen Chicago Fire Department Ambulance crashed near Astor Street and North Blvd. (CBS)

The alleged thief fled and crashed near Astor Street and North Boulevard where she was arrested by Chicago Police.

The bicyclist self-transported to St Mary Hospital with minor injuries.

Charges are pending.

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