Washington Man Arrested For Chasing His Own Stolen Truck

With car theft rampant in many areas, frustration runs high, and dealerships are among the hardest hit. So when a man’s Ford F-150 was stolen from a dealer lot in Eatonville, Washington, the owner gave chase, only to find himself in legal trouble for it.

Pursuing a thief, however understandable, can backfire and endanger the owner. The case highlights the difficult position victims face and why authorities generally urge people to let police handle a stolen vehicle rather than take matters into their own hands.