Dashcam: Suspect Leads Okla. Police on Wild Off-Road Chase After Failed Shoplifting Attempt

Dashcam footage captured an Oklahoma City police pursuit that began after a man fled a Walmart theft call, left behind merchandise he had tried to take and led officers on a high-speed off-road chase.

What to Know

  • Oklahoma City police chased a pickup truck after the driver fled a Walmart where he had tried to leave with about $400 in merchandise but abandoned the items when confronted by store security.
  • The pursuit reached speeds of about 80 mph and continued off road across grassy fields before the driver circled a warehouse and fled again.
  • The pickup became disabled near train tracks, and the driver escaped on foot while police apprehended a passenger.

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Joe Vince

Joe Vince

Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.
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