Quick-thinking cop grabs teen's bike to catch suspected car thief after 70mph chase
dailyrecord.co.ukA quick-thinking policeman grabbed a passer-by's bike to catch a suspected car thief following a 60mph police chase.Incredible bodycam footage captured the determined officer chasing a driver in a car before hopping on a bike leant by a man, who could be heard shouting 'go get 'em!'.
The clip shows the Range Rover Evogue reversing at speed, navigating bends and oncoming traffic, while the police officer follows in hot pursuit.As reported by Yorkshire Live, the drama unfolded when the driver failed to stop in the Dalton Lane area of Rotherham at around 6.15am on Wednesday.
The police officer signalled for him to pull over, sparking the chase through Parkgate in the town. In the video, the driver could be seen driving backwards before turning at a junction, then continuing at speeds of 70mph in a 30mph area.
The car is also seen driving the wrong way around a roundabout before crashing his car. Two suspects flee the vehicle but the officer shows no signs of giving up.
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