Home invasion suspect enters foot chase after crashing stolen van into deputies
By: Richland Township, MI - Dashcam footage of a police chase shows the fleeing suspect trying to U-turn, crashing into two deputies, then continuing to flee on foot.
While responding to a home invasion near East D Avenue and North 28th Street around 3:03 a.m., Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies entered into a chase as the 31-year-old Kalamazoo resident and suspect, Christopher James Vandenburg, fled "erratically" in a stolen vehicle, ending when he attempted a U-turn down M-89 and collided with two of the cruisers pursing him, minorly injuring himself and a deputy.
KCSO officials said the injuries were "very minor" and they're both okay.
He continued to run away on foot, but was eventually taken into custody after being treated by emergency responders at the scene.
Earlier in the morning, around 1:44 a.m., deputies had responded to an active motor vehicle theft near North 28th Street off Gull Road and lost the suspect after he fled in the stolen vehicle, driving through a fence in the process. KCSO deputies were able to confirm that Vandenburg was the same person responsible for the theft, and after a search, found stolen mail in the vehicle.
Deputies also discovered he had multiple warrants out for his arrest and was out on bond for a prior breaking and entering charge.
Vandenburg has been charged with unauthorized driving away in an automobile, according to KCSO, who added that he may also face additional charges for the home invasion.
His bond has been set at $5,000 cash/surety and is due back in court on May 21, deputies said.