Atlanta Police Investigate Scooter Pursuit Incident in Midtown
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An investigation is underway following a police pursuit of a male on an electric scooter in Midtown Atlanta on September 10. The Atlanta Police Department reported that officers first spotted the unidentified male riding dangerously in and out of traffic at the intersection of 10th Street NW and Techwood Drive NW. Upon noticing the police, the scooter rider sped away, prompting officers to follow him through the streets. The pursuit concluded when the male abandoned the scooter and sought refuge in a nearby Publix grocery store. Additional officers quickly arrived on the scene, and the suspect was soon found hiding in a parking garage.
He was taken into custody without any further complications. The police have not released the identity of the suspect or any charges that may be pending. The investigation remains active as authorities seek to gather more details about the incident.