Shoplifter crashes and causes power outage for over 1,000 in Ohio

OHIO — Police say a suspected shoplifter is in custody after a vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Belmont Avenue caused a widespread power outage in the area.

The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Colonial Drive.

According to township police, the driver had fled from an alleged shoplifting incident at a nearby Walmart when officers attempted to stop the vehicle. The car then crashed, bringing down utility poles and power lines…

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