A dramatic theft turned into a chaotic pursuit after a man allegedly stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store before attempting to outrun responding officers. Body-cam footage captures the moment officers approached the suspect as he pushed a cart overflowing with electronics and household items toward the parking lot exit.
Instead of stopping, the man abruptly abandoned the cart and sprinted across the lot, forcing officers to chase him through traffic as startled shoppers looked on. The suspect can be seen glancing back at officers while trying to dodge vehicles and make an escape.
Witnesses say the man had been loading high-value items into the cart for nearly an hour before making his move. Store security alerted police immediately, leading to the confrontation seen in the video.
The chase continued across several lanes of traffic before officers eventually caught up to the suspect and placed him under arrest. Authorities confirmed that the stolen goods totaled more than $2,000, making the incident a felony theft case.
The footage has since gone viral, with viewers stunned at how boldly the suspect attempted to flee — and how quickly police managed to shut him down.