ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are searching for the suspect that stole a car, which was damaged in a crash on Troup Street.

According to the Rochester Police Department, the crash happened in front of a home on Troup Street around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. A 2016 Hyundai struck a utility pole, and a 2018 Nissan SUV was on its side.

Investigators say the driver of the Hyundai was going east on Troup Street, at a portion only open for westbound traffic, and then lost control of the car. The car went off the road and struck the Nissan. The occupants of the Hyundai, including the driver, ran from the scene.

It was determined that the Hyundai was stolen from University Avenue on Sunday. No suspects are in custody.

The investigation is ongoing.

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