Authorities are investigating after a woman tried to steal a Christmas tree from a fire station in Ansonia, then struck a firefighter in the parking lot as she drove off, according to police.
Police said the suspect headed to the Hilltop Hose Company and tried to make off with a tree around 4:30 p.m. Friday. While she was driving away, she hit a firefighter who was in the parking lot and sped off.
The woman continued onto Pulaski Highway, where she crashed into a large truck. She left the crash scene and was found sitting in her car on Macintosh Lane, according to police.
Police said the car was heavily damaged but no one involved was seriously hurt. No charges have been filed but police said they expect to make an arrest soon.
