Dirt bike suspect pauses chase for fuel before fleeing Los Angeles police
A motorcyclist pursued by Los Angeles police stopped at a gas station to refuel before continuing the pursuit.
Police say the rider, believed to be armed, was weaving through South Los Angeles when he pulled into a service station for gasoline. After topping off the tank, he jumped back on, ripped a piece of the pump off, and sped away while holding a phone to his ear. The chase was captured on video, showing the suspect’s head covering and his casual use of the device during the pursuit.
Why it matters
The episode shows how quickly a suspect can disrupt a police chase and the difficulties of tracking fast, mobile offenders.
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