Columbus Division of Police Aviation Unit Releases Video of Pursuit and Capture from Robbery at Rite Aid on 7-31-2024
Joe Lyons •
January 14, 2025
Helicopter video of pursuit released,
On the evening of July 24, at approximately 7:34 p.m., the Ashland Police Division responded to a robbery at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 419 Claremont Avenue. According to witnesses, three black males fled the scene on foot before being picked up by a suspect vehicle, identified as a Silver Ford Escape.
The quick response by Ashland Police led to the initiation of a high-speed pursuit.
The pursuit began on Claremont Avenue, where the Silver Ford Escape was seen traveling at an excessive speed. During the chase, suspects discarded empty pill bottles from the vehicle.
The chase extended beyond city limits, continuing into the county and onto Interstate 71 southbound. The Ohio State Patrol from the Mansfield Post joined the pursuit near State Route 13. The high-speed chase came to an end on I-270 near Cemetery Road, thanks to coordinated efforts from multiple surrounding agencies.
Note: Although a FOIR was requested on back on 7-31-2024, today it was fulfilled!
Previous releases:
Ashland Police Division Releases Video of Pursuit from Robbery at Rite Aid
Ohio State Highway Patrol Releases Video of Pursuit from Robbery at Rite Aid