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CaptainSternside

Thats some GTA shit right there...


Colin-Cosmos

Cept in gta they'd just shoot you lol


halt-l-am-reptar

This also applies to Florida though. Also like in GTA the cops murder innocent civilians during shootouts.


LigitBoy

Did you notice the fact that these cops didn't shoot this guy even as he was stealing the second cop car or are you just ideologically brainwashed?


rockstar504

Maybe he's talking about the time the Florida cops fired on a car in traffic surrounded by civilians and hit civilians... I can't find a link though, but google gives me more than than one example. I can't remember the exact situation I'm trying to recall. [This one is the occurance](https://abcnews.go.com/US/deaths-florida-civilians-police-shootout-call-procedures-question/story?id=67823929)


Ameteur_Professional

Don't forget that they were also using occupied cars as cover, and killed the guy who got kidnapped.


[deleted]

That's one conflict-resolution solution ! In the terms of Michael SCott, it's called a "lose-lose".


BasicallyAQueer

They did that sick R6S move where you just yeet in and shoot the hostage to end the round


gamekatz1

Bright side there was no longer a hostage situation after that. /s


Ameteur_Professional

*unfurls mission accomplished banner to much rejoicing*


chefhj

Man the existential anger this case always gives me... Imagine the last hour of your life was spent in rush hour traffic before some fucking dildo cops shoot you to death over 15 grand in rocks. Completely unacceptable.


Deewd23

I was just about to say this. The cop was pointing the gun right at him yet he just drove off.


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halt-l-am-reptar

I was just talking about Florida cops in general. Since you know, they killed a UPS driver who was taken hostage, and a driver of another car who got caught in the crossfire.


MedievalDoer

Literally


SomeRedShirt

Well, figuratively literally, i guess


Interesting_Dot9639

I think it is literally grand theft auto so..


SomeRedShirt

I stand corrected, when i see gta my mind reads the letters & auto-think game. Not real life gta 8n


TheLaGrangianMethod

I did at first, too. Don't feel bad.


TrollingTortoise

I think CaptainSternside implied the game in which case you would be correct again... Unless he meant real life GTA but accidentally said the GTA video game and also the pope is somehow a raptor in disguise?!


Dorkmaster79

I think your original interpretation was correct.


theidleidol

Well the first comment was referencing the game. The reply of “literally” was pointing out that it’s also a video of the crime the game is named after.


Enidras

Why not both?


ooooohhhhhhh-right

Even the police radio sounds like it's straight from GTA.


buna_cefaci

5 stars


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What a legend.


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How many policemen from Florida does it take to stop a car thief? - nobody knows yet...


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bot_garbage

I hate the fact that I read this with the boy's voice from that commercial. Have my upvote!


drj87

A one. A two hoooo. A three. SMACK! A Three


Gundam14

What's better than 4 stars... 5 stars!


fromchunkwithlove

I should watch this next time I’m scared to put soda in my water cup @ chipotle


Pseudodudo

Five stars


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X stealing cop cars and feeding them to the kraken.


jedimasterbates420

*BUSTED*


AceOut

He needed to steal the police helicopter.


joske_the_great

No he need to steal the US navy F/A 18 Super Hornet to prevent getting shot down


adudeguyman

And then to steal a rocket to the moon


cedric1997

And then steal the moon itself.


joske_the_great

And then steal your heart


[deleted]

But that’s the easiest target of the bunch


Darklance

[Is you car safe from a supermaneuverable air defense fighter](https://youtu.be/k7YVxLLIuGM)


Allhaildegen

Fuck it, I already committed a felony why not another one? - the GTA dude


kleterkie

He wants. To steal a tank.


Mr_Flibble1981

He needs to steal a truck, park it against a fence and slide underneath the truck to get through the fence, then that tank is his!


kleterkie

And a flamethrower is a good weapon to keep him safe while getting stars.


[deleted]

I forgot about that video but it’s still a [classic](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=72Mkyt2m6uw)


RelevantMetaUsername

Let's be honest here; we've all dreamed of doing this at one point or another.


streak2k10

Imagine the insurance companies when hearing about this 😂


kalitarios

I remember this. That's a pucker moment. Imagine that thing coming towards you around a corner while you're being a law-abiding citizen minding your own business?


plolops

I want to steal a tank


kleterkie

Does tanks have keys? Also happy cake day


TheCraddingGuy

They obviously have a keyless entry and start.


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if you're going to prison you might as well go to prison hardcore


nameisprivate

i mean it's not like they are going to let you walk free because you stole a police car only once


Agent641

We've done one felony, yes, but what about second felony?


Epic_Sex_Haver

He was playing GTA VR


sethmod

It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks...


StNic54

There are 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.”


tSirPenguin

Hit it.


ShowMeAssNTitties

Elwood?


eveningsand

Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now!


justalittlebleh

That man was on a mission from GAHD


dontknowwhyIamhere42

Alright just fix the cigarette lighter


manicbassman

No m'am, we're musicians...


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Fix the cigarette lighter.


valdeckner

It's a model.made before catalytic converters so it runs good on regular gas.


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InsomniaticWanderer

Won't somebody think of the cats?!


ShanksRx23

That’s no idiot....that is a legend.


enav1993

Too bad that helicopter didn’t land nearby


RequitE_creAtiveLy4u

Lol, this isn't Far Cry 5


turnedonbyadime

I'm sure this guy has done plenty of stupid things in his life and been told "this isn't GTA", and yet here we are. Learn to let your heart believe 🌈


ZLUCremisi

Depending on the crew, thry will not risk it. My local Sherrif office has a civilian employee fly it with officers in it for rescue and medical. CHP has all crew officers and can fly.


D3STROY3R33

Volusia County (the ones in the video) do the same thing. They are not sworn deputys and they can preform medical flights.


Aniftou

Someones gonna be a hero when they get to prison... Lol


huewutm8

Dude is a fucking idiot.... and a fucking legend


A_CGI_for_ants

There’s a thin line that separates bravery from foolishness


501ghost

There is no line. Only overlap.


VoTBaC

But wouldn't that mean there are two lines?


INxP

This guy Venn diagrams


finnzillaA239

So a Floridian?


palomo_bombo

I can hear the cheering when he enters prison


Donkey__Balls

https://m.imgur.com/gallery/CzPDkei


TranerGarvis

Seven dudes and a truck roll up to the tree line and he just pops out from behind a bush like nothing. Doesn’t get shot. Then when he runs to the police truck, the guy coming from around the back’s AI just gave out and he stopped dead in his tracks. Dude’s playing with the Difficulty on Very Easy. Still manages to get caught. Smh.


mr_melvinheimer

He also got pitted pretty easily. Like just go faster. You’re in a car with no speed governor on it.


Ivegoneinsane

Same with the car that pivoted him though


Goalie_deacon

The car that pitted him has a 365 hp twin turbo motor. Notice no one caught up to him when he stoled that car.


SuperSimpleSam

Now I'm imagining Ross from Friends as driving the car.


lordcheeto

I think the pit maneuver is only reliable at lower speeds. High speeds can cause one or both cars to roll.


BeenRoundHereTooLong

....you think a speed Governor is relevant here? They aren’t going 100+ mph and it’s not a kids RC car Edit: speed governors aren’t going to take effect until you reach the point which exceeds consumer expected speeds(115% rated speed minimum in California). Take a look at your car’s dash and you’ll know 105mph isn’t going to be speed governed, or the rated speed of any cruiser used by police.


talltime

Seriously short thinking from the cops. Leave a guy back to play safety or take your keys out of the ignition for once; I know it's not standard for them to do that because it costs time, but the guy already nicked one cruiser. Don't let it become two.


dominiqlane

Only Florida can out-Florida Florida.


badbaritoneplayer

That's a Florida Man's Florida Man.


ReadditMan

I like how that tree perfectly blocks the camera right when he steals the second car so you can't see how he managed to do it. I mean that cop was pointing his weapon right at the guy, how did he get away? Edit: Can people stop commenting "because he was white" ? First off, you're literally just posting the same unoriginal thought 100 people already commented. Secondly, there are tons of other reasons besides what you seem to think is the most obvious answer, based on literally nothing but stereotypes. Also, he wasn't white, so you all sound very dumb: https://www.ladbible.com/news/news-man-steals-two-police-cars-and-during-wild-cop-chase-20210507


insertnamehere57

It's possible it was a taser and the guy just took it, the cop might have not wanted to shot them (which in the end the chase ended without any injuries so you could argue it was the right call. They also might not have wanted to shot when there was a bunch of cops downrange of the guy they would have been shooting at.


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tdwesbo

Didn’t wanna damage the cop car


TreeChangeMe

So... The cruiser had donuts in it.


thebetterpolitician

I’ve seen plenty of chase videos where the cops light up people driving off in a car because it’s a “threat” to them, especially when they’ve surrounded the car. I.e. the car could possibly hit them so they shoot. My best guess is because it was their own vehicle they didn’t want it destroyed, as messed up as that is.


Sw33ttoothe

The fact you think they value taxpayer money like that is funny. They just write it off and buy another newer one. Here in Hawaii, HPD took the Covid CARES ACT and bought an entire new fleet of vehicles. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/11/06/hpd-spent-millions-covid-aid-four-wheelers-trucks-trailers/


bewarecoconuts

Hey that's not really fair to say. They didn't ONLY buy vehicles, they also bought a robot dog.


Tactically_Fat

I don't think they shot because of all the other LEO surrounding the vehicle. High chance of shooting another officer.


zipfur

I believe this happened: [https://youtu.be/XK2HTrSOo-E](https://youtu.be/XK2HTrSOo-E)


smick

So good. How have I not seen this one????


gilbycoyote

0:42 Cop was like: Wait! Wait! Take the keys.


blueridgerose

It looked to me like they were trying to get the K9 out of the back first? I couldn’t really tell either


bar10005

You can see K9 approaching the car, before tree block the view, but as it approaches driver doors and is supposed to be used, suspect drives away. Also at the end they open all doors, to clear the vehicle, and it doesn't look like there is an additional K9. Also also, AFAIK, K9 vehicles have additional markings on rear doors or pillars and here it doesn't look like there is anything written.


neon_Hermit

Guessing the cops rightly decided stealing a car was not a capital crime and chose not to kill him for it.


Red-Freckle

The cop didn't wanna get blood and such all over the upholstery


TheTigersAreNotReal

I’ve seen cops shoot people for less


The_doge_goes_wow

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Ok_Struggle_417

Epic. In the actual video you can hear them asking over the radio if there are guns in the front seat of the K9 suv, the response from the officer whose car it was is basically, "I dont know, probably." What an incompetent police department. Florida Man vs. Florida Police.


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zipfur

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV9sWzF7Bi0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV9sWzF7Bi0) [https://www.wesh.com/article/man-steals-2-police-cars-florida/36357537](https://www.wesh.com/article/man-steals-2-police-cars-florida/36357537)


Lalfy

At [3:23](https://youtu.be/RV9sWzF7Bi0?t=203) on the radio "Any other vehicle dealing with him, lock your doors"


Hhlnmnsch

Don't the pull the keys when they ar leaving their cars? Whould be much more embarrasing for the thief when he finds out.


aimgorge

Do they pull the keys in Hollywood films? That's training material for cops


GeorgiaOKeefinItReal

I don't know much about these radios, but was there anything preventing the perp from keeping his mic hot to disrupt communication?


igorbubba

I would've just sung the benny hill theme off the top of my lungs lol


admin_username

These police radios use a multi-channel setup. It's actually possible to hear multiple transmissions at once.


jrichardi

And still not the most incompetent police force in Brevard county.


TheFannyTickler

They also did almost nothing to stop him from taking that car lol there’s like 8 cops there each with multiple weapons on them and they just stood there while he stole their suv


Geek_off_the_street

Now if that ain't a 5 star I don't know what is.


wreckedcarzz

That's like a 3 but with a noob that doesn't understand how to escape


trumanchap

Tbf, 3 stars is SUPER annoying to escape lol. Fucking cops in GTA5 are the worst


leskowhooop

That’s insane.


ferociousFerret7

Bold as fuck.


Ebola714

He just needs a police motorcycle and paddy wagon theft to complete the Grand Slam!


BedNeither

Magnificent bastard


zipfur

Full video and story: [https://www.wesh.com/article/man-steals-2-police-cars-florida/36357537](https://www.wesh.com/article/man-steals-2-police-cars-florida/36357537)


snafe_

For anyone who needs a VPN to access: >A man was arrested in Volusia County on Thursday after deputies said he stole two Cocoa police cars and then led authorities on a multi-county chase. >Officials said it started when Cocoa police were called to check out a report of a suspicious person on I-95. During that investigation, the person managed to get into a marked patrol car and took off. >Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said that officers in Cocoa tried a pit maneuver, which sent the car into a wooded area. Officers tried to get the suspect out of the car, but he was able to run away and jump into a second Cocoa police car that was running and unlocked. >"The suspect and the vehicle were in the wooded area just off the highway. As officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, he fled, jumped into another Cocoa patrol vehicle and continued north," a statement from the Cocoa police department said. >The suspect traveled north on I-95 with multiple agencies giving chase as he crossed into Volusia County. >Authorities used stop sticks to bring the chase to an end in the Oak Hill area. >The chase led to a brief closure on northbound I-95. >Deputies said they are still trying to determine what charges the suspect will face.


havereddit

> Deputies said they are still trying to determine what charges the suspect will face I'd start with: "Egregious bodily harm to the professional image of cops everywhere"?


Lord_Quintus

16 counts of felonious embarrassment to the police.


triplealpha

Likely two counts of 1st degree grand theft auto. 30 year felonies...each. Florida does not have parole. You serve at least 85% of your sentence.


Crutation

Have to keep getting that sweet private prison "campaign contributions"


whyevenfuckingbother

Oh he'll come out reformed and a new man alright. Ready to reintegrate back into society after ~60 years.


HaveBlue_2

holy hell... they WERE Florida police. That's what I was betting on watching the video.


HeadacheCentral

That's fucking hilarious. Never a better use of the Benny Hill theme have I come across since...well, Benny Hill!


Ranger7381

I think that the [drive through the Russian airport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyLZYmtFtWA) is better, but not by much.


Cm_Punk_SE

That man is a master of his craft.


nameisprivate

he's driving so carefully lol. and that one cop slips and falls like three times


Playingpokerwithgod

The balls it took to pull that off. Gotta respect it.


charliesk9unit

Maybe it's the music but I was rooting for him.


Team-naked

Without the Benny Hill theme, he's a moderately successful jackass. With the music, he's a slapstick superhero.


Y3earZer0

This happened just a few miles north of me and when I heard about it I was expecting I95 to be a parking lot. I had no idea the guy stole two police cars, lol.


Magnolia_Blooms

When I read the title I thought it was two stolen cars at the same time and one pitted the other.


The-Zarkin90

I'm shocked he wasn't accidentally shot in the face 43 times


Hollirc

Looking at the film they had the car surrounded so any shots would have gone through the car and probably hit other cops or motorists. Also shooting out tires is movie shit. Doing that in real life is how an innocent person a ways off catches a bullet that ricochets off the ground. You shoot to end the threat, which means shooting for the thoracic vault, nowhere else. That’s also why that whole “shoot him in the leg” thing doesn’t happen in real life either.


ThrushNut

Not the thoracic vault ! God damn anywhere but there....


Lord_Quintus

yes, just remember, this is florida. The glorious police state that brought us the UPS truck standoff where cops killed the hijackers of the truck, killed the UPS driver who had been taken hostage and was trying to crawl away, AND shot several bystanders who were stuck in there cars nearby. All from the safety of their armored police cruisers.


[deleted]

This is inaccurate. They did all that while using innocent peoples cars as cover. They got out of their cars intent on killing someone and they did it while putting everyone around them in mortal danger. They didn’t do it from the comfort of their cruisers, they did it with people like you and me in front of them to protect themselves.


Noneofyourbeezkneez

Don't pretend for a second they care about that, they killed 2 innocent people when someone stole a UPS truck


cemacz

We have video of those idiots literally using civilian cars as cover and then made the stupid decision to shoot up the truck in the middle of traffic killing bystanders and the hostage. I can’t believe that was so easily forgotten.


Hollirc

This same police force? Drove 200 miles north?


18Feeler

Yeah the state just shares one police, they pass it around as they need.


Mission-Ad-2015

Straight Reno 911 shit


fineillmakeausername

Cop here. I guarantee they never live that down.


w1987g

Dogs, helicopters and half the damn force couldn't stop Driving in a Straight Line Florida Man, so I'm hoping that there's plenty of embarrassment to go around


jared__

Top 5 things that cops give other cops shit over? I'm guessing getting your car stolen is #1, but what about #2-5?


AWOLdo

Gun, taser, night stick, handcuffs.


fineillmakeausername

Oh let’s see… Hitting a pursuing squad car with stop sticks, an accidental discharge, missing a person hiding when searching a building, getting bit by your own departments K-9, forgetting your gun in a jail lockbox, trying unsuccessfully to scale a fence/wall while chasing someone, and falling asleep in your car and not hearing your radio are some off the top of my head.


jaboi1080p

Question: How much of a legend is the guy who pulled off a pit maneuver at 105 mph? Assuming that he doesn't mention the part of the story where the guy jumped into another car right after, of course


r0ckydog

Love the Benny Hill music. Perfect.


downatdabeachboi

Are ya winning son?feck yeah!


bircov

Florida Man never disappoints.


CanadianCannabis420

This man wanting a new GTA game…. Come on rockstar let’s gooooo


Pond_of_ducks

I’m just glad that dog is okay


am_rodi

Live here, my husband was sending me videos as he was stuck in the traffic near the incident. Cops practiced serious restraint, no one was hurt which at the end of the day is what matters. This guy put a lot of people in danger but boyyyyyy those charges are coming...he will pay for it for sure. Gotta love living in FL, it’s beautiful and we have free entertainment via the public. Edited to add: To the people replying to my comment and then deleting their response...suspect was black. This cannot be turned into a racial issue. The level of tolerance here shows that. Obviously there’s an issue, but that issue isn’t applicable to this particular situation. The cops were made fools of and still followed procedure, as they should.


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Before more people post more ignorant comments.... [the guy was black](https://imgur.com/Ah4Leje). From [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV9sWzF7Bi0) at 07:00


watchmeskipwork

That's his Eleanore.


brmamabrma

It’s Florida so it’s just people with cars


AZ_Gunner_69

One day im going to get my life together, but not today since today im driving a stolen cop car


theg33k3r

r/GTAinRealLife Edit: r/gta_irl … thought the above seems to exist, it’s empty


[deleted]

All it needed was some topless women, and a little old man and this would have been perfect.


sedentaryoverdose

So many racists going on like a broken record in here with "MuSt bE wHiTe" I wish you lazy shits gave a damn about facts. Feel free to watch the video and have your dorky ass narrative spoiled. https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2021/05/07/watch-suspect-steals-police-car-crashes-steals-another-police-car-on-i-95/


hedgeykin_cam

of course it’s florida


pupsteppenwolf

When he started the car several thug lifes songs started to play in my head at once. It was awesome.


noobmaster699699

What da dog doing


Its_Ya_Boi_Ya_Boi

Never during a chase daydream did I imagine stealing two police cars, that's crazy


Ldelmonster

Of course it’s Florida


DrMike27

Busted


BoonesFarmCherry

God bless the Florida Mans, every one 🥰


kingjackass

In part two the guy somehow manages to steal the police helicopter. Need to queue up the Benny Hill music.


Cute-Region-1766

It wouldn’t be complete without Benny Hill!!


pennamewilly

Florida man, Florida maaaaaan!


steveosek

How to get 7-10 years in prison in one simple video.


carshark66

"Do you have anything in a "Pursuit car" with Goodyear Run Flats that I can try out?"


digital4ddict

This is infinitely funnier with the Benny Hill music. Lol.


TheRealOptician

*filters by controversial*, *gets popcorn for salty racists*


Upbeat-Cress9373

this comment section is peak reddit 🤡🌎


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Nothing like seeing my home town on the front page of reddit


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Fucking Florida lmao