HERNANDO COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) stopped a driver who they say fled from a mental facility.
Deputies say the driver ran away from the Springbrook Hospital before stealing a 2004 four-door dark blue Cadillac with chrome wheels from a Sunoco gas station at Barclay Ave. and Cortez Blvd.
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HCSO reports that the driver was last seen in the Royal Highlands area before being located and taken into custody.
Deputies say the driver was suffering from a “mental health crisis” and considered dangerous.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.