Willoughby Hills firefighter/paramedic Brian Paladino did suffer minor injuries to his ankle and arm when he stopped the theft in Willoughby.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2024, 4:13 a.m.A man reportedly tried to steal a Willoughby Hills ambulance Sunday.WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — A man’s attempt to steal an ambulance Sunday morning at a hospital in Lake County was thwarted when a Willoughby Hills paramedic jumped through the window and overpowered the suspect, forcing him to stop, authorities say.
The attempted theft occurred at about 10:30 a.m. at the emergency ambulance entrance at the hospital. Paramedics went to the hospital to exchange a used drug box, the news release says. Paladino jumped through the open window on the driver’s side was able to wrestle the steering wheel from the suspect’s hands, authorities say. The ambulance jumped a curb and crashed into the helicopter landing pad. The ambulance had “moderate” damage from the crash.
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