Police Officer Jumps into Citizen's Vehicle During Pursuit
A Slidell Police Officer in Louisiana jumped into a woman's vehicle while chasing an alleged shoplifter through a parking lot.
A video posted by the Slidell Police Department on social media shows a police officer being assisted by a good Samaritan during a foot chase out of a department store.
- A police officer was working at Dillard's when he noticed 34-year-old Kelsey Baird attempting to steal several items.
- When she saw the officer, she dropped the items and fled the store.
Slidell Police Sgt. Jeff Kahrs attempted to stop Baird, who fled on-foot into the parking lot. Baird’s friend, 43-year-old Eric Boudreaux, was waiting in the parking lot and began honking his horn to indicate where he was at in the parking lot.
The woman attempting to steal items in the store was able to get into the awaiting car, as the officer stood there.
Author's summary: Officer jumps into citizen's vehicle during police pursuit in Louisiana.