PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society van that was stolen by a suspect fleeing from officers has been found behind a Phoenix shop, the Arizona Humane Society confirmed on Wednesday.
The van was found behind a business near the area of West Thomas Road and North 31st Avenue. The society confirmed that the Phoenix Police Department is aware of the located van.
Police have confirmed that the department does not have the suspect in custody.
According to Phoenix PD, officers were responding to a report of an assault near 7th Avenue and Hatcher Road when they located the suspect who fled from officers on foot.
The suspect then ran through the Arizona Humane Society near 11th Avenue and Hatcher Road and approached a staff member who was exiting a marked Humane Society transport vehicle, according to police.
Police say the suspect stole the van, which had no animals inside, and struck a marked police car before escaping.
A description of the suspect has not been released and information on the assault has not yet been made available.
AHS is asking for donations to help with repairs to the van. A link can be found on their website.
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