A young man trying to steal a jet ski was caught red-handed by cops in Florida waters. Police took an unusual step to apprehend the suspect Thief and borrowed a family boat to track the man down.
In the clip shared by Volusia Sheriff on Twitter, a police officer can be heard saying, “Hey guys, quick question.” One of the family members says, “Yes sir? The officer says, “We’ve got a guy down here trying to steal a jet ski. He’s on the jet ski in the river. Is there any way we can get some of us down to his place?” The man replies, “Sure. do you wanna take the boat You can take it and come back.” The police officers enter the boat and steer towards the alleged thief.
After seeing the man floating on the jet ski, the cop points a gun at him and yells, “Sheriff’s office, get down here.” However, the man says he can’t swim, and the other cop says, “You’re sitting.” so on a jet ski and can’t swim.” They throw a rope onto the jet ski and attach it to the boat. Towards the end of the clip, the police officer thanks the boat owners.
I just want to say THANK YOU to a family from Ormond Beach who allowed our deputies to interrupt their Sunday afternoon to arrest a suspect on a stolen jet ski. (Failing to launch it, he floated down the intracoastal until deputies took him into custody.) pic.twitter.com/NS8utl3t3z
“I just want to say THANK YOU to a family from Ormond Beach for allowing our MPs to interrupt their Sunday afternoon to arrest a suspect on a stolen jet ski. (Failed to launch it and floated down the intracoastal until deputies took him into custody),” Volusia Sheriff tweeted.
Netizens appreciated the police officers’ efforts, and some reacted wittily. “There is nowhere to walk in Volusia County. They also take you into the water. Be good to people,” commented one user. Another user commented: “Too funny. Good for you, deputies.”
Great audio stories like these civilians helping local authorities! Kudos to the couple who borrowed their boat to apprehend that dope thief. Outstanding job by the Sheriffs Dept.
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