HOOVER, Alabama - Hoover police have one gunman in custody and are searching for a second after a man was robbed and hit in the face a short time ago.

The victim was outside his home at The Park at Wellington, formerly Ashford Townhomes, off of Tyler Road just after 7 p.m. when the two gunmen approached him as he was entering his unit, said Hoover police Capt. Gregg Rector. One of the men struck him in the face.

The assailants fled in the victim's blue Honda Civic. Officers spotted the stolen car a short distance away and a chase ensued.

The fleeing suspects crashed on Castlehill Drive off of Hackberry Lane, Rector said. The suspects fled on foot.

One of them was captured near the football field at the old Berry school. Police are still searching for a second suspect.

A helicopter is providing air support, and tracking dogs are on the ground. Vestavia Hills police are also assisting in the search.

The victim was treated for his injuries on the scene. He was not hospitalized.

The suspect in custody is 18. His name is being withheld pending formal charges. More information will be released as it becomes available.