A dramatic police chase in Glendale, Wisconsin, took an unexpected turn when one of the suspects decided to hide in a porta-potty, only to be foiled by quick-thinking golfers who tipped the portable toilet over. The incident occurred after a stolen car crossed the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line and led police on a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 43. The driver eventually crashed into two other vehicles and attempted to flee on foot along with three other suspects.
As officers closed in on the fleeing suspects, one of them darted into a nearby porta-potty, mistakenly assuming it would provide a safe hiding place. However, golfers playing on a nearby course noticed the unfolding scene and alerted the police. Instead of waiting for the officers to handle the situation, one golfer decided to take matters into his own hands and pushed the porta-potty over, exposing the suspect.
Video footage captured by a witness shows the suspect emerging from the toppled portable toilet and surrendering to the police, who had their guns drawn. The incident quickly gained attention on social media, with one Facebook user even recreating the scene using Playmobil figures.
Glendale police managed to apprehend two of the four suspects involved in the chase, while their investigation into the incident continues. The drivers of the two vehicles that were struck during the crash sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
This unusual arrest serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of police work and the lengths individuals may go to in order to evade capture. The incident garnered widespread attention due to the bizarre circumstances surrounding the suspect’s choice of hiding spot and the golfers’ unconventional intervention.
