BELLEAIR, Fla. — Investigators say a Belleair police officer got into a crash with the same suspects she was searching for Thursday.
In the late afternoon, she was dispatched to reports of burglaries. As she was approaching the intersection of Golf View Drive and Pineland Avenue, a police spokesperson says the suspects were also driving toward the intersection – making their getaway.
In a twist of fate, investigators say the suspects happened to run a stop sign, causing the officer to T-bone them.
The officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
In a tweet, the town of Belleair said the four suspects tried to get away but were quickly caught by law enforcement. The town said they had been arrested. It was unclear if any of them suffered significant injuries.
The town had briefly urged neighbors to stay in their homes while authorities responded. But, leaders say there is no longer any concern about a threat to the public.
Mehlenbacher Road was temporarily shut down to traffic. Drivers were encouraged to seek alternate routes until further notice.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.