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).
Stolen ambulance leads police pursuit in Central El Paso
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.