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Search underway for car thief that led police on wild chase in Northeast Philadelphia

Search underway for car thief that led police on wild chase in Northeast Philadelphia
Search underway for car thief that led police on wild chase in Northeast Philadelphia 00:26

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The search is on for a car thief that led police on a wild chase in Northeast Philadelphia. The chase ended early Wednesday morning along the 4500 block of Summerdale Avenue where police say the thief ditched the high-performance Dodge Hellcat.

Police say the pursuit began in Lower Merion. CBS3 has learned that the stolen car belongs to an off-duty police officer.

Authorities say the suspect rammed into a police vehicle during the pursuit.

It's not known if anyone was injured in the chase.

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