Pittsburgh, PA- Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 detectives observed a carjacking incident near Middle Street and E. Ohio just after 5:23 p.m. on Sunday.
Following the carjacking, the male suspect initiated a chase north on I-279. He then returned into Oakland and continued through the Strip District. Officers terminated the pursuit due to pedestrian density and significant vehicle traffic complexity in the area.
The suspect drove through Downtown before crossing back to the North Side. He was finally apprehended at E. North and Middle Street after the vehicle was remotely disabled by OnStar. The vehicle was later towed for processing. The female victim of the carjacking was reported unharmed.
The suspect admitted to being under the influence of narcotics at the time of arrest. He was subsequently transported to a hospital for evaluation before his transfer to the Allegheny County Jail. During the incident, the suspect collided with at least two vehicles.
The suspect now faces multiple charges, and the investigation continues to develop.