2 Arrested After Family Dollar Store Robbed

Two people have been arrested after they allegedly robbed a Miami Family Dollar Store and started a chase that ended with a wrecked police cruiser.

The store, located near the corner of NW 54th Street and 12th Avenue, was robbed and as police responded; a short chase ensued in the surrounding neighborhood. During the chase, a Miami Police officer crashed into the suspect’s car.

The suspects jumped out of the car and ran from the scene on foot. Police set up a perimeter in the neighborhood and K-9’s along with air support was deployed to try to find the suspects.

Police eventually took two people into custody, but a third remains on the run. The officer that was driving the cruiser that crashed only suffered minor injuries to his hand and was treated at the scene.

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