Miami police cruiser stolen from outside Jackson Memorial Behavioral Hospital

MIAMI – One person was taken into custody Monday night after they were accused of stealing a Miami police cruiser outside of Jackson Memorial Behavioral Health Hospital, authorities said.

According to Miami police, officers responded to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Emergency Center, located at 1695 NW 9th Ave., after receiving a call of a stolen patrol vehicle around 8 p.m.

Authorities said detectives immediately located the vehicle and have since recovered it.

Miami police said that one person was taken into custody on Northwest 27th Avenue and 41st Street, just a few blocks away from the hospital.

Detectives said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities have not released any information about the suspect’s age, gender, or identity.