Milwaukee police chase; fleeing driver crashes into building, squad damaged

Car crashes into building, 35th and Vliet

A car barreled into a store on Milwaukee's west side on Monday night, Aug. 25.

MILWAUKEE - A driver fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle crashed into a building on Milwaukee's west side on Monday night, Aug. 25. 

A Milwaukee Police Department squad car involved in the pursuit was hit by an unrelated vehicle during the incident. 

Police chase & crash

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said the pursuit began around 8:30 p.m. near 35th and Scott. According to police, officers observed a reckless vehicle and attempted to make a stop. The driver refused and a pursuit ensued. 

The pursuit ended when the fleeing driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle and a building near 35th and Vliet. 

Surveillance video shows the driver climbing out of the vehicle after the crash and running from the store. The suspect, a 19-year-old man, was arrested after a foot pursuit. 

The vehicle was determined to be stolen. 

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Suspected illegal narcotics were recovered. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

Car crashes into Milwaukee building

A car crashed into a business in Milwaukee on 35th and Vliet on Monday night, Aug. 25.

Squad crash

What we know:

A squad car involved in the pursuit was struck by an unrelated vehicle near 35th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. No injuries were reported in both crashes.  

A silver car and a police cruiser were both towed from the scene with visible damage.

The Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed it was called to this scene just after 9 p.m. 

Scene near 35th and Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Police cleared the scene around 10 p.m.