An Illinois man was tased and arrested Tuesday evening after triggering a police chase that started in Indiana and ended in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood when he fled, leaving a toddler in his car.
No injuries were reported.
Just after 5 p.m., Highland, Indiana police tried to stop a black BMW in Hammond, Ind. when the driver sped off, prompting a pursuit, the Lake County Sheriff's Department said.
Officers with the sheriff's department and Lake County's Aviation Unit helicopter assisted as the BMW headed onto Torrence Avenue, then entered I-94 into Illinois, the sheriff's department said.
The BMW was safely stopped by officers near 53rd and Morgan streets and the driver — a 26-year-old Illinois man — fled the vehicle and left a 4-year-old child inside, officials said.
The child was checked out by paramedics at the scene and was placed in the custody of relatives.
The Illinois suspect was tased and placed into custody where he awaits extradition back to Indiana, authorities said.
He faces charges including felony fleeing, reckless endangerment of a child and marijuana possession.
