Georgia woman arrested after stealing ambulance, leading deputies on high-speed chase

Georgia deputies say Bryant drove the stolen ambulance at speeds between 86 and 88 mph

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Georgia deputies say a woman was arrested after she allegedly stole an ambulance and led deputies on a high-speed chase.

Andrea Bryant, 58, was taken into custody on early Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing an ambulance and driving its south along I-18 towards Macon, Georgia, according to FOX 5.

Officials said they got a call at around 1:20 a.m. from Henry County asking to be looking out for the stolen ambulance.

Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office located the interstate along I-75 and attempted to pull it over, but Bryant continued to drive at speeds between 86 and 88 mph.

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georgia woman arrested after stealing ambulance leading deputies on high speed chase

58-year-old Andrea Bryant was taken into custody on early Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing an ambulance and driving its south along I-18 towards Macon, Georgia, according to FOX 5. (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)

Eventually Bryant got on I-475 and deputies set up stop sticks, which deflated the ambulance's tires, officials said.

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She allegedly drove the ambulance for another mile before coming to a stop, and then ran away from the ambulance.

Deputies arrested Bryant shortly after.

She's facing charges of fleeing/attempting to elude, speeding in excess of maximum limits and failure to maintain lane in Monroe County and additional charges of stealing an ambulance.

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Authored by Adam Sabes via FoxNews September 19th 2023