WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — On Friday evening, the inmate punched the female deputy in the face and stole the police white Dodge Charger.
"TIPPECANOE SHERIFF: White fully marked Tippecanoe County Sheriff Charger was stolen by a white male, driver's side window is busted out."
— Rachel Sitarz (@rachelsitarz) May 16, 2015
The suspect was described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches and 140 pounds.
Area police searching for suspect who may have assaulted a Tippecanoe County deputy and stolen the officer’s… http://t.co/8KIIE3O5V6
— Kathryn Redd (@KathrynRedd) May 15, 2015
The female officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries she sustained during the attack.
Police are looking for the suspect, who has not been identified yet, according to reports.
A white fully marked Tippecanoe County Sheriff charger was taken approx. 0630pm. Vehicle's Driver side window was shattered out.
— 479xx On-Air (@479xx) May 16, 2015
Police said there were other weapons in the car so the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.