Stolen Mercedes left warming up sparks chase to uptown motel, detective hurt in struggle

A Wichita police detective is in the hospital after trying to arrest a suspected car thief Tuesday morning.

Police say it all started when someone stole a Mercedes that someone left warming up around 15th & Waco. A detective found the car at the uptown motel near 13th & Broadway.

Investigators say when officers tried to arrest the driver, he resisted and injured the detective. The detective quickly radioed for help…

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