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Stolen Gun Suspect Flees After Chase Ends in Crash in Miami: Police

Miami Police said officers received a call just before 9 p.m. Monday of a robbery in the area of Northeast 5th Avenue and 72nd Street, saying the firearm was the only item stolen.

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Police are searching for a suspect who they said stole a gun and later fled from officers following a chase and crash in northeast Miami Monday night.

Miami Police said officers received a call just before 9 p.m. of a robbery in the area of Northeast 5th Avenue and 72nd Street.

A firearm was stolen during the robbery, police said.

Officers later found the suspect's vehicle in the area of 95th Street and Biscayne Boulevard.

The suspect fled and caused a multi-vehicle crash in the area of Northeast 8th Avenue and 96th Street in Miami Shores.

Footage from the scene showed at least three damaged vehicles, including two SUVs that appeared to have damaged wheels.

No injuries were reported and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

Police set up a perimeter in the area and were searching for the suspect involved.

No other information was immediately known.

Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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