Car heists can often lead to the intense police car chases we’re accustomed to seeing on the six o’clock news from time to time. These videos prove that it’s imperative to make sure your cars are locked and secure — you don’t want to see your vehicle being chased down by police and burst into a wild inferno.
So without further ado, here are nine of the strangest vehicle heists for your entertainment!
Highway Tank Chase
May 17, 1995
Los Angeles, CA
An Army Vet stole a tank and decided to take it for a joy ride in a suburb and California highway. The police finally took the man down.
Bulldozer Rampage
June 4, 2004
Granby, CO
A man lusting with revenge built his own custom bulldozer and decided to take out pieces of property belonging to people who “wronged him” — equipped inside with assault rifles and large amounts of ammo. After the police finally cut him off, he sadly committed suicide. The damage he caused to the town was over 7 million dollars.
Limo Madness
April 14, 2006
Westchester, NY
A man stole a limo and ended up in a high speed pursuit from the police. His crime? A suspended license. He also drove the limo in reverse on the highway until he was captured.
Lumber Truck Chase
November 7, 2001
Dallas, TX
A man stole a lumber truck which led to a high speed pursuit. The truck even caught on fire while blazing down the highway! A police officer got out of his vehicle and shot the suspect to take him down.
14 Year Old Stole Car Only to Be Stopped by A Protective Father
May 31, 2014
Syracuse, NY
A 14 year old boy decided to steal his grandfather’s car to go for a spin. This ended up in a police pursuit through an Oregon suburb and even a park where children were playing! This came to an end when a father of one of the children playing in the park ran his lifted Ford F-150 into the car.
From Car Chase to Skateboard Chase
December 1, 2014
Los Angeles, CA
A man in a normal high speed pursuit crashed his car and decided to flee the scene on a skateboard only to be taken down by a good citizen. Nice try, guy.
Teen Girl Stole Flatbed Truck and Escaped Out the Window
March 31, 2014
Los Angeles, CA
The title really says it all. A young girl stole a truck and tries to escape on foot only to be taken down by police. She also ran around barefoot and barely clothed, looked like she was in a hurry!
Man Hanging on For Life on a Hijacked Tractor Trailer
April 28, 2009
Atlanta, GA
In the Peach State, a man stole a tractor trailer while the truck’s driver held on for dear life in the back. Eventually, the man jumped off and the police took the suspect down.
Stolen Crane Knocked Down Power Lines
April 5, 2012
Sacramento, CA
A man stole a crane in the middle of the night knocking down power lines in a suburban neighborhood. CBS Sacramento reported the story.
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