Man who stole vehicle while being chased by Fitchburg police, found hiding in boat

FITCHBURG, Wis. — A man is in custody after Fitchburg police said he stole a vehicle during a chase and was later found hiding in a boat Tuesday night.

Officers were called to the 2800 block of Eggiman Road at around 8 p.m. Tuesday for a reported disturbance. When they arrived, a 28-year-old man reportedly ran from a home in the area and police chased after him.

At one point, the man allegedly ran to a nearby fast-food restaurant and stole an unoccupied vehicle that was left running in the parking lot. Officers tried to stop the vehicle but the man drove away…

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