October 26, 2025

Ambulance Stolen During Emergency Response in Michigan

Northville Township, Michigan, October 26, 2025

News Summary

In Northville Township, Michigan, a man named Changlin Li was arrested after stealing a Medstar ambulance while paramedics treated a patient inside. The incident led to a high-speed chase resulting in a collision that caused serious injuries to another driver. Li attempted to flee on foot and assaulted an officer during the arrest. He faces multiple charges, including carjacking and attempting to disarm a police officer. Medstar officials expressed relief for the safety of their crew following the incident.

Northville Township, Michigan

A 33-year-old man, identified as Changlin Li from Novi, Michigan, has been arrested following the theft of a Medstar ambulance while a paramedic was treating a patient inside. The incident occurred on Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m. while authorities were responding to a one-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Novi and 10 Mile roads.

According to police reports, Li stole the ambulance amidst the emergency response, prompting a first responder at the scene to alert the authorities that the vehicle was being taken. In the ensuing chase, Li drove the ambulance at speeds exceeding 70 mph, weaving through a construction zone and ignoring traffic signals, which resulted in a collision with a GMC Yukon driven by a 72-year-old man from Plymouth, Michigan, at the intersection of Eight Mile and Beck roads.

The driver of the GMC Yukon suffered serious injuries, including a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs, and was subsequently transported to Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital for medical attention. After the crash, Li attempted to flee on foot and allegedly made an effort to take an officer’s gun from their holster before being apprehended. A search revealed a knife in Li’s possession, which was later seized as evidence.

Li was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries after the arrest, where he again attempted to disarm an officer. He now faces multiple charges including:

One count of carjacking
One count of fleeing and eluding police
Two counts of assaulting, resisting, and obstructing police
Two counts of attempting to disarm a police officer
One count of carrying a concealed weapon

A judge has set Li’s bond at $5 million, and his next court appearance is scheduled for November 3, 2025. Both the paramedic and the initial patient who were inside the ambulance, as well as the driver of the GMC Yukon, were reported to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Following the incident, Medstar officials conveyed appreciation for the safety of their crew and the quick response of law enforcement and bystanders. The ambulance involved in the incident was deemed a total loss after catching fire during the chase.

Summary of Incident

Detail	Information
Date	October 24, 2025
Location	Northville Township, Michigan
Suspect	Changlin Li, 33, Novi, MI
Vehicle Stolen	Medstar Ambulance
Injuries Sustained	Driver of GMC Yukon – dislocated shoulder, broken ribs
Charges	Carjacking, fleeing police, assaulting police, attempting to disarm officer, carrying concealed weapon
Bond Amount	$5 million
Court Appearance	November 3, 2025

FAQ

What happened on October 24, 2025, in Northville Township?

On October 24, 2025, a 33-year-old man, identified as Changlin Li from Novi, Michigan, is accused of stealing a Medstar ambulance while a paramedic was treating a patient inside.