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UPDATE 5:30 p.m. PT – Tuesday, December 29, 2020
A Missouri woman is in custody after allegedly attempting to hit an officer with a car.
Early Tuesday, Springfield police said the incident took place in a parking lot after an officer saw a parked vehicle, previously reported stolen.
The suspect fled the scene, but has since been located and is currently in custody.
However, the officers continue to search for the suspected vehicle. The vehicle is a 2012 maroon Chrysler 200 4-door with Missouri license plate RB1D5F. (2/3)
– Springfield PD (@SGFPolice) December 29, 2020
According to officials, the officer attempted to question the driver, who has since been identified as 27-year-old Maggie Thrift. While trying to question her, police said the suspect tried to flee and even tried to hit one of the officers with the vehicle as she drove away.
The driver of the stolen vehicle has been identified as 27-year-old Maggie Thrift. She was arrested on outstanding warrants unrelated to this case. This case will be referred to the Greene County Prosecutor for review and charges. More: https://t.co/NMsWTy4qpk pic.twitter.com/f5prSw0sSy
– Springfield PD (@SGFPolice) December 29, 2020
“At the time, three separate officers fired on the vehicle,” noted Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams. “The vehicle fled north to Maine and was not located at the time.”
Williams added that the officer sustained a minor injury but did not require extensive medical attention.
“He has since been treated,” Williams said of the officer. “[And] released and sent home. “
The vehicle was later found abandoned in a separate location. Thrift was also tracked down and arrested with minor injuries. She was reportedly wanted on various warrants.