Miami-Dade

3 people detained in connection with robbery in West Little River

After a traffic stop, the vehicle took off and crashed into a police car, where the suspects fled the scene.

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The police stopped the car after it matched the description of a vehicle involved in a robbery.

Three men were detained after Miami Police said they crashed into a detective's car and led officers on a foot pursuit Friday evening.

Miami Police officials said the incident began when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle that may have been involved in a previously reported robbery.

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Police said their tactical robbery unit was operating in Miami-Dade Police's jurisdiction and received assistance in the area of Northwest 23rd Avenue between 101 and 103 streets around 6:50 p.m.

While officials conducted the traffic stop, the suspect vehicle crashed into one of the detective's cars before the three suspects fled on foot, according to Miami PD.

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The three suspects were detained shortly after and an investigation is under way, police said.

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