GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Police are investigating after accused shoplifters allegedly drove over an officer's leg while fleeing a store in Gaithersburg Monday afternoon.
According to Gaithersburg Police, officers were called to Dick's Sporting Goods on Grand Corner Avenue for a report of felony shoplifting shortly before 5 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers learned the suspects were two women who left the store in a silver sedan driven by a man.
A short time later, investigators received another report of shoplifting with two women suspects and a man driving a silver sedan, this time at a Lululemon on Crown Park Avenue less than half a mile away from the Dick's Sporting Goods.
Officers went to investigate the second theft and tried to stop a silver sedan. While doing so, police say the driver fled, hitting the officer and driving over their leg before getting away.
The officer was taken to an area hospital and is expected to be ok.
Anyone with information can contact the Gaithersburg Police - Investigative Section at 301-258-6400.
