The article describes five high-speed police chases that caught attention due to their unusual nature.
The first chase involved a man who stole a car, crashed it into a hill, and then escaped on foot. He managed to evade police by stealing a police car and driving away, but was eventually caught with the help of a helicopter.
The second chase involved a man who stole a car, attempted to change vehicles, and provoked collisions with other cars. He was eventually caught after a helicopter tracked his movements.
The third chase involved a man named Sean Nelson who stole an M60 combat tank from a military base and drove it through the city, crushing cars and damaging property. He was eventually caught after the tank got stuck in a concrete barrier.
The fourth chase involved a motorcyclist who was being pursued by police for violating a ban on leaving the city. The motorcyclist managed to evade police for some time but eventually stopped and was caught.
The fifth chase involved a man who stole a BMW and attempted to evade police by using a longboard to escape through traffic. He was eventually caught by a civilian who blocked his path.
The sixth chase involved a man who stole a loaded timber truck and attempted to evade police. The truck caught fire after police opened fire on the rear wheels, and the driver eventually stopped and surrendered.
The final chase involved a woman who stole an empty truck and attempted to evade police. She eventually jumped out of the truck and tried to escape on foot but was caught by police.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A car thief stole a police car and used it to evade the police during a chase.
2. The thief drove the police car for several minutes before being caught.
3. The police had been chasing the thief in a helicopter and had passed on the location of the stolen car to patrols further down the road.
4. The thief was eventually caught and charged with theft.
5. A man stole a tank from a military base and drove it through the city, crushing cars and other obstacles.
6. The man, named Sean Nelson, was able to evade the police for some time due to the tank's armor and firepower.
7. Sean eventually got the tank stuck in a concrete barrier between highway lanes.
8. The police surrounded the tank and the chase ended without any civilian injuries or fatalities.
9. The total damage from the incident was several million dollars.
10. A biker was chased by the police for violating a ban on leaving the city on his motorcycle.
11. The biker was able to evade the police for some time due to the maneuverability of his motorcycle.
12. The police did not use force to apprehend the biker, as they were concerned about the risk of injury or death.
13. The biker eventually stopped and was detained by the police.
14. A man stole a BMW and tried to hide from the police in a traffic jam.
15. The thief jumped out of the car and used a longboard to evade the police.
16. The thief was able to evade the police for a block before being detained by a civilian.
17. A man tried to hide from the police in a loaded timber truck.
18. The police opened fire on the truck's rear wheels, but forgot that the fuel system was nearby, causing the truck to catch fire.
19. The truck continued to move, even after losing several wheels, and eventually came to a stop after the driver surrendered.
20. A woman tried to hide from the police in an empty truck, but was eventually caught after jumping out of the car window.