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St. Paul Police: Suspected Car Thief Crashes Into Home, In Armed Standoff With Officers

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- St. Paul police are involved in a standoff with an armed suspected car thief who crashed into a Maplewood home while fleeing officers.

The police chase began just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, and ended when the suspect struck a home on the 1700 block of Sylvan Street.

St. Paul Paul Police Standoff in Maplewood
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Police say the man has a handgun and refuses to exit the stolen vehicle. People are asked to stay away from the area as negotiators work to end the standoff.

This is a developing story. Check back to WCCO.com for updates.

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