Catching someone stealing your car in real time is infuriating, which likely explains why a man in South Los Angeles jumped into the bed of his own pickup as the thief drove away. The desperate move put the victim in a perilous spot.
Confronting a thief mid-theft can quickly turn dangerous, as this episode shows. Authorities generally urge owners to prioritize their safety over property, since a stolen vehicle can be replaced while a life cannot.