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The incident took place in Hartford County around 12:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12 at Palma's Diner located at 100 Stafford Ave., in Bristol.
The cruiser was stolen while Bristol officers were investigating a carjacking in Farmington earlier Thursday, said Bristol Deputy Chief Matthew Moskowitz.
A pursuit with the vehicle began and ended when the suspect crashed the cruiser into the front of the restaurant, police said.
The suspect was taken into custody, Bristol police said.
On Facebook, the owners of Palma's said "everyone inside the diner at the time of the accident is safe despite being shaken up by all of this."
The damage was extensive and the owners are not sure when they will be able to reopen at this time.
Police have not released the name of the suspect at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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