Search for suspect underway after MCSO deputy patrol car was rammed

Search underway for man who allegedly rammed MCSO deputy's patrol vehicle

The incident, which happened in the area of Agua Fria Ranch Road and Olive Avenue, has triggered a search for the person responsible. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

EL MIRAGE, Ariz. - Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for a man in connection with an incident where a deputy's patrol car was rammed.

The incident reportedly happened in the area of Agua Fria Ranch Road and Olive Avenue, when a deputy turned out his emergency lights behind a parked car with a stolen plate at a gas station in the area.

"While waiting on the additional units, the driver rammed a car in-front of him and then reversing into the deputy’s patrol car before taking off," read a portion of a statement released by MCSO. "The car was found a short distance away but the driver fled and is still outstanding."

The deputy involved in the incident, according to officials, was not injured. Officials with MCSO describe the suspect as a black man in in mid 20s, with a white t-shirt.

Anyone with information should call police.