Crime & Safety

Cruiser Struck During Chase After Highland Avenue Robbery

Man arrested after he bailed his pick-up truck and led police on a foot chase.

A man was arrested Saturday after he robbed a Highland Avenue business and then led police on a foot chase, according to scanner reports.

A police cruiser was struck during the pursuit, according to scanner reports.

The cruiser, struck at approximately 3:16 p.m., was disabled and needed to be towed, according to reports.

The address of the robbery was listed at 450 Highland Ave. — the address of the close to the Lynn border.

Lynn, Salem, Peabody and forces assisted with the chase. Reports indicate the suspect initially fled in a pick-up truck, then bailed it and fled on foot in the Gallows Hill area.

The suspect was wearing an orange shirt.

The cash from the robbery was strewn all over the floor of the truck that was the getaway vehicle, according to scanner reports.

A male suspect was reportedly caught by Peabody officers at 3:27 p.m.

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