6 Oct 2026, Tue
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We’re constantly amazed at the lengths car thieves go to escape when caught in a stolen car. One alleged thief, found in a Dodge Challenger that reportedly wasn’t his, chose not to face the consequences and instead tried to swim away in a desperate bid for freedom.

Fleeing into water is a perilous and rarely successful escape attempt. The desperate move underscores how far some suspects will go to avoid capture, even at considerable risk to their own safety.

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