Theft suspect jumps from 2nd floor while evading police officers at the Galleria Mall, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A theft suspect is hospitalized after being accused of fleeing from police in the Galleria Mall on Sunday, according to the Houston Police Department.

At about 2:20 p.m., investigators said officers were alerted about a theft.

Officers attempted to detain the man, but he fled on foot, police said.

Officials said the suspect injured himself after jumping from the mall's second floor into the ice rink area to evade the police.

A shopper shared a video with Eyewitness News, showing the moments a man was lying on the ice.

The suspect was taken to the hospital by the Houston Fire Department, according to HPD.

Officials said that the charges against the suspect are pending.

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