Police: Man arrested after chasing pedestrians in stolen forklift
Police in Oregon said a man has been arrested after chasing pedestrians with a stolen forklift. (Source: KPTV)
Published: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:13 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - Authorities in Oregon say a man has been arrested for chasing people in a stolen forklift.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers responded to downtown Portland on Tuesday regarding a person who was driving a stolen forklift on city streets.
Authorities said the man was driving the stolen forklift erratically and chasing pedestrians.
KPTV reports that responding officers found the unidentified man driving the wrong way before they were to stop and arrest him.
Officials shared a picture of the man being taken into custody while praising the officers for their “good work.”
No immediate information was given regarding any injuries.
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