We understand the urge for vengeance after a car is stolen, but we’ve warned repeatedly about the dangers of confronting thieves. A case in which a suspect in a stolen car rammed police six times while trying to escape shows even trained, armed officers can be endangered.
Using a vehicle as a weapon turns a theft into a violent, life-threatening situation. The repeated rammings underscore why ordinary owners should never pursue thieves themselves, leaving such dangerous encounters to law enforcement.