Police officers used a vehicle "grappling" device to stop a stolen vehicle in Livonia this week, ripping the rear axle off the stolen vehicle in the process.

At approximately 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, troopers were on patrol when they saw a Chevrolet Cruze that had been reported stolen.

Troopers followed the car west on Interstate 96 into Livonia. As the driver tried to elude officers, a Livonia Police Department patrol car equipped with a Grappler device was dispatched to stop the vehicle. More: Livonia police use 'Grappler' tech to end high-speed chase

After being ensnared on I-96 near Star Road, the suspected driver continued to try to drive away, resulting in the rear wheels being ripped off of the vehicle. A photo posted to X showed the patrol car attached to the grappling stra

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