DeKalb County

Man arrested after armed robbery, leading DeKalb Co. police on chase, injuring 4 people in crash

Man arrested after armed robbery, leading DeKalb Co. police on chase, injuring 4 people in crash

A man was arrested after stealing an SUV, running from police, and crashing into two vehicles, injuring four people.

On Wednesday evening, DeKalb County police located and tried to stop a black SUV that was stolen in an armed robbery at Columbia Drive and Interstate 20.

Police said the driver refused to stop and struck two other vehicles at Columbia Drive and Exchange Trail.

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EMS crews responded and took four people to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect ran, but was found by police in the 2900 block of Knollberry Lane.

He was arrested and will be charged with hijacking a motor vehicle and various traffic offenses.

He was booked into the DeKalb County Jail.

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