Purse Snatcher Tries Outrunning Cop, But He Didn't Know Cop Was Former Running Back
There is nothing better than thieves getting unexpectedly caught just moments after they try to run away with their stolen item. People who try to take things from others deserve any kind of punishment that befalls them.
One package thief in Bothell, Washington actually got injured from a tumble she took while trying to run off with a box left on someone’s porch.
The homeowner had set up a video camera, and the footage showed a woman getting out of a car and hurrying to grab the three boxes.
As she made her way back to the car, fate suddenly stepped in. A “muddy spot on the grass” caused the woman to slip and fall, injuring one of her legs.
Clearly unable to get back up, she was soon helped by a male accomplice wearing a Seahawks jersey. He actually had to carry her to the car.
The homeowner got the last laugh, and later the thief appeared in court in a wheelchair, according to King 5 News.
A different thief was not as lucky as to initially get away with his crime. In fact, he was surprised when he was caught as he tried to run away with the stolen item.
Heather Carlton was in a grocery store parking lot in Carrollton, Texas, with her two young daughters when a thief stole her personal belongings including her wallet and phone.
“He kind of leaned out of his car and he said, ‘I won’t point this at you because I see you have kids. But I’m going to need your purse,'” she told Fox News.
The suspect, 34-year-old Dwight Homer, took off with Carlton’s belongings with the police in hot pursuit. Dash cam footage showed Homer crashed his car and then decided to try to outrun the police.
Boy, was he making a mistake. Little did Homer know, but the rookie police officer who was pursuing the suspect actually is known for his speed.
Kip Daily was a star defensive back for Kansas State. According to KHOU11, just in the 2013 season, he had 40 solo tackles and two interceptions. And once Homer started to run, the superior officer told Daily, “Go get ’em.”
And so he did. Showing off his speed, Daily successfully chased down the suspect and made the arrest.
“We’re glad he’s on our team now,” Carrollton PD said after the arrest.
Lesson learned. If you are going to try and outrun a cop, you should probably make sure that he is not an ex-football player first.
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