Robbery suspects run over deputy in Ventura, authorities searching for 2 cars

VENTURA, Calif. - Police are searching for multiple suspects after they allegedly ran over a Ventura County Sheriff's deputy early Wednedsay morning.

It happened just after 4:30 a.m. in the 8600 block of North Ventura Avenue in unincorporated Ventura. A deputy with the Ojai Station was responding to reports of a commercial burglary. When the deputy got there, he found the suspects.

The suspects got into their car and drove at the deputy, hitting them, and then drove off. 

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The deputy was brought to the hospital with "significant" injuries, but has since been released.

The VCSO said it's looking for two cars, a light-colored SUV and a dark-colored sedan. Deputies did not offer any descriptions of the suspects. 

Anyone who saw anything, or who has information about the attack is asked to contact the department at 805-384-4721.