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The incident took place around 5 a.m., Thursday, June 18, when Bridgeport Police received word of a stolen vehicle and a person assaulted, said Scott Appleby, director of the City's Emergency Management Department.
Police spotted the stolen vehicle, a black Toyota Highlander taken in Stratford, in the Noble Avenue area when the vehicle fled from the officer, Appleby said.
The vehicle became disabled a short time later and a juvenile was apprehended after a brief foot chase, he added.
The victim received non-life-threatening injuries when he was struck with an unknown object.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bridgeport Police by calling 203-576-8477.
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