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Kent Police are assisting the Federal Way Police Department with an investigation involving an incident with a fleeing stolen vehicle early Saturday morning.
At about 4 a.m., Federal Way Patrol units attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the 31200 block of Pacific Highway. A set of spike strips were placed out in an effort to disable the vehicle, whereupon the vehicle instead drove directly toward the officer, intending to hit the officer, Kent Police reported.
Fortunately, the officer was able to move out of the way prior to impact. The officer responded by firing several rounds at the vehicle. The vehicle and those inside it were able to evade capture and are still at large at this time, police said.
Police need the public’s help to locate the vehicle, as well as any information that would help them identify any and all that may be involved.
The vehicle ‘s Washington license plate is 559-ZCW. It is a 2002 silver Mercedes SUV, which was stolen from Kent.
“This is another reminder of how dangerous an officer’s job can be” said Kent Police Det. Melanie Frazier.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any similar case is asked to call 911 or the Kent Police Department tip line at 253-856-5808.
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