A routine shoplifting call in North Richland Hills turned into a brief roadside drama when officers used spike strips to stop a fleeing car, flatten its tires, and arrest two Fort Worth residents. Dashcam video shows the getaway attempt fizzle fast as the vehicle slows on blown tires and the occupants stick their hands out the windows before officers move in. Both people were taken into custody and booked into the Tarrant County jail.
How the Chase Ended
According to CBS News, North Richland Hills officers responded around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to a shoplifting report at a department store off Boulevard 26 near Precinct Line. When officers tried to pull the suspect vehicle over, the driver took off, kicking off a pursuit that drew in the Fort Worth Police Department for backup.
With Fort Worth officers assisting, one officer set up spike strips near Loop 820 and Blue Mound Road and successfully disabled the car. The department’s dashcam video shows the crucial moment: the tires go flat…..