NEWINGTON, CT. (WHDH) — A police officer attempting to apprehend a man accused of stealing $200 worth of beer was dragged through an intersection in Connecticut on Sunday.

The officer approached the suspect’s car and was dragged about 500 feet down a road in Newington when the driver suddenly took off.

According to the officer, the suspect also pulled out a gun during the incident.

Police are still searching for the driver.

The officer involved sustained minor injuries.

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