A dramatic video showing a Dodge Challenger evading Seattle police has put the city’s ongoing car theft struggles back in the spotlight. The footage does little to reassure residents already frustrated by the persistent problem.
While officials have at times downplayed the scope of the issue, incidents like this make it difficult to ignore. The brazen escape underscores the challenges facing law enforcement and the sense among many that vehicle crime has spun out of control.
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