Police officer hits running suspect

TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Police say an officer's cruiser hit a man who was running away from a pharmacy he's suspected of breaking into in Alexander County.

WSOC-TV reports the officer's dash cam caught it all on video.

Taylorsville police say they were at the pharmacy within thirty seconds of the break-in alarm - just as the suspect came out the drive-through window.

Police believe the suspect was after pain medication but couldn't find any in the pharmacy because the owner has taken precautions after other break-ins.

The suspect, who was dazed by the impact, ran off and is still on the loose.

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