EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she stole an ambulance and initiated a police pursuit Tuesday morning, July 2 in Central El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department (EPPD).
EPPD said the El Paso Police Auto Theft Task Force was called out July 2 after a reported ambulance has been stolen from Del Sol Medical Center at 10301 Gateway West.
The initial investigation revealed that Alasia Pamela Humber, 28, was at the hospital when she walked over and entered the ambulance in the ambulance bay. She then proceeded to drive away, according to police.
Police said upon receiving the theft report, a police alert was sent to all units to be on the lookout for the ambulance.
At Emerson St. and North Loop Dr., a motorcycle officer observed the stolen ambulance and attempted to stop it. However, Humber disregarded the officer and continued driving, according to police.
Police say Humber continued to evade police and other agencies, including state troopers from the Department of Public Safety.
Humber eventually crashed into a rock wall at the intersection of Gateway North Blvd. and Altura Ave. disabling the ambulance.
Police say Humber was taken into custody without incident and later transported to the El Paso County Detention Facility. She is facing theft of vehicle charge with a $30,000 bond and evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle with a $100,000 bond.
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