The Brief
- A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a 30-minute chase before stopping on the Bay Bridge near Treasure Island.
- The suspect climbed underneath the bridge and hung from crossbeams as officers prepared for a rescue response.
- He later climbed back onto the bridge and was taken into custody. Police have not released his name.
SAN FRANCISCO – A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a chase that took a dramatic turn when he got out of the vehicle on the Bay Bridge and climbed underneath the span, hanging from beams to avoid capture.
Stolen car chase tears through city
What we know:
The San Francisco Police Department shared video of the April 1 incident, which began after officers received a report of a stolen vehicle from South San Francisco traveling near 8th and Market streets.
A police drone spotted the vehicle, and officers attempted to stop the driver of the stolen Honda, but the suspect kept going. Spike strips failed to stop the vehicle as the driver maneuvered through city streets and onto the freeway for about 30 minutes before heading onto the Bay Bridge, according to the video.
Pursuit shifts to bridge
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