The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a woman who they say stole a patrol car and escaped after officers handcuffed her and initially took her into custody.

A woman handcuffed and taken into custody in connection with a vandalism incident in Hollywood was able to get behind the wheel of an LAPD cruiser and escape officers before

The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a woman who allegedly stole a patrol unit while she was handcuffed Monday night. The LAPD said at 11:50 p.m., a woman who was handcuffed stole the patrol vehicle at Franklin and Orchid Avenue. She then drove the vehicle to Camrose and Paramount Drive and then fled on foot.