12 Oct 2026, Mon

The First Recorded High-Speed Stolen Car Pursuit

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When a Berea Police detective mounted a camera in his cruiser one day in May 1988, he had no idea he was about to make history. A call about a Radio Shack robbery led to what became the first recorded high-speed pursuit of a stolen car, a landmark moment in policing.

The historic footage offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of dashcam policing. The pioneering recording marked the beginning of a practice that would transform how pursuits are documented and understood.

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