Suspect Hits Police Officer With Car Before Fleeing Retail Theft In Woodridge

The suspect resisted arrest and drove into the officer before escaping.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A retail theft suspect in Woodridge, Illinois struck a police officer with a car while resisting arrest, injuring the officer, before fleeing the scene on Tuesday morning.

Why it matters

Incidents of suspects using vehicles to attack law enforcement officers are concerning and raise public safety issues, especially in retail areas where police may respond to shoplifting calls.

The details

Around 8:20 a.m., officers were responding to a retail theft incident at a Target store in Woodridge when they tried to arrest the suspect. The suspect resisted arrest and then used his vehicle to strike one of the responding officers before driving away from the scene.

  • The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Woodridge Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the retail theft call and confronted the suspect.

Target

The retail store where the initial theft incident took place and where police were called to respond.

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What’s next

The police are searching for the suspect and investigating the incident further.

The takeaway

This case highlights the risks and dangers that police officers face when responding to routine calls, underscoring the need for improved training, equipment, and protocols to protect law enforcement in retail environments.