In a heart-stopping turn of events, a shoplifter was caught on camera being pursued by authorities before threatening to jump off a pier in a dramatic escape attempt.
The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the suspect running from officers after allegedly stealing from a local store. The chase culminates at the edge of the pier, where the individual threatens to leap into the water below.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "tense" and "chaotic," with onlookers pleading for the person to step back from the edge. Police negotiators were quickly dispatched to the scene to defuse the situation.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect's identity or whether they were apprehended. However, the incident has sparked discussions about the lengths some individuals will go to evade capture.
Local residents have expressed concern over the rising crime rates in the area, calling for increased police presence to deter such brazen acts.
