6 Oct 2026, Tue

Suspect Tries To Lose Police Off-Road In A Wrangler

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In sprawling cities like Chicago, Jeep Wranglers aren’t common, and owners rarely venture off the pavement, which is a bit sad, like a caged bird never allowed to fly. One suspect, however, tried to put a Wrangler’s off-road capability to use while fleeing police.

Taking a chase off-road can favor a capable Jeep, at least briefly. Even so, the gambit rarely guarantees escape, and the pursuit likely ended the way most do, with the suspect eventually stopped.