TAMPA – A Tampa Fireplace Rescue ambulance was stolen from the HCA South Tampa Hospital on Saturday evening and troopers arrested the suspect after a pursuit lasting a number of miles, in keeping with the Florida Freeway Patrol.
Troopers say 43-year-old Michael Esquilin of Tampa took off following an tried site visitors cease with out the emergency gear activated on the ambulance.
A suspect led troopers on a miles-long chase after he stole an ambulance from HCA South Tampa Hospital, in keeping with the Florida Freeway Patrol.
Through the pursuit, the trooper’s dashcam exhibits Esquilin operating a number of cease indicators, driving on the incorrect aspect of the street and almost colliding with a number of different motorists.

Courtesy: Florida Freeway Patrol.
The suspect ultimately stopped on the intersection of South Hubert Avenue and West Empedrado Avenue, the place FHP says he completed consuming a beer in full view of troopers.

A suspect led troopers on a miles-long chase after he stole an ambulance from HCA South Tampa Hospital, in keeping with the Florida Freeway Patrol.
What they’re saying:
Esquilin advised troopers that he had been consuming for the previous two days and stole the ambulance after being denied a experience dwelling by emergency personnel.
Expenses
- Housebreaking of an emergency car
- Grand theft of an emergency car
- Fleeing and eluding
- Driving whereas license suspended
- DUI
- Resisting arrest
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The Supply: Data for this story was offered by the Florida Freeway Patrol.
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