Man steals police car, loses legs in crash, authorities say

A Starbucks is in ruins after a man stole a police car and then crashed it into a parked car, a utility pole and a Starbucks, losing both of his legs, officials said.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

The stolen police car was smashed to pieces.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

An LAPD photographer documents the scene after a man allegedly stole a police car and smashed into a Starbucks on La Brea Avenue.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles police investigate the scene after a man stole a police car and smashed into a Starbucks on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)