Lone Tree shoplifting incident turns into hit-and-run

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The Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/16/2012 11:34:35 AM MSTDecember 16, 2012 6:35 PM GMTUpdated: 12/16/2012 11:34:46 AM MST

  Lone Tree police chased a pick up truck suspected in the hit-and-run of a Park Meadow's Mall parking valet but gave up the pursuit when it became too dangerous on Saturday.

The incident began at about 3:30 p.m. when a woman suspected of shop lifting at a JC Penney store left with an unknown amount of merchandise, according to a release from police spokeswoman Kristen Knoll.

The woman walked to a waiting Maroon and silver 1996 Chevrolet pick-up truck and got in.

The valet was standing in the ring road trying to take down the license plate number when the truck crossed the double yellow line, accelerated and hit the valet.

The valet was hurt, but not seriously injured, Knoll said.

Police tried to stop the truck on Park Meadows Center Drive and Yosemite Street but the driver refused to stop.

The license plate on the vehicle is 975 VNG. Anyone with information can call (303)841-9800.

Tom McGhee: 303-954-1671, tmcghee

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