Public Safety Blotter Articles

Pittsburgh Police Assist Ross Township Police With Possible Stolen Vehicle

Date: October 14, 2019
Incident Type: Mutual Assist /Crash
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

Just before 7:30 p.m. Ross Township Police contacted Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers to assist with a possible stolen vehicle heading inbound from Ross Township.

When officers from Zone 1 arrived at the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue they observed the suspect vehicle run a red light, striking a civilian vehicle. 

No one from either vehicle was seriously hurt and there were no hospital transports by EMS.

Ross Township Police arrested a driver and passenger from the suspect vehicle at the scene.

Pittsburgh Police are investigating the crash only.

Any inquiries about the incident that originated in Ross Township, and the subsequent arrests, should be directed to Ross Township Police.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2019-10-14
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov