A suspected thief who police say attempted to steal an idling car in Texas was likely unaware that someone was sitting inside the vehicle — and that person wasn't just an average joe.
"He was warming up the vehicle prior to leaving for work," Haltom City police spokesman Joe Hackfield said in a statement, according to KXAX-TV.
Inside the vehicle was a detective who was sitting in his car at about 5:15 a.m. when a black Mustang approached and dropped an individual off.
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The suspected would-be car thief walked up to the vehicle and, unable to see through the frosted windows, opened the door, KXAS reported.
"So when he opens the door, I say, 'Police, show me your hands!'" the detective recounted to KXAS.
Image source: KXAS-TV
The suspect immediately took off running, but the detective wasn't about to let the alleged car thief's get away.
The officer called for backup and followed the Mustang until a patrol car located them. The driver led police on a six-mile chase, but was eventually taken into custody.
The man who was dropped off and opened the door, however, is still at large.
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