Suspect in Stolen Police Car Arrested After Short Chase in DC

One person is in police custody after stealing a police cruiser and leading officers on a short chase in Southeast Washington Wednesday morning. 

The suspect stole the police cruiser from the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE about 1 a.m., police say. 

Officers pursued the suspect for a short distance before the suspect crashed two miles away on the 600 block of F Street SE. 

Police have not released the suspect's name but say the person was arrested at the scene. 

No further information has been released. 

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