'Kid' steals police car after officer jumps out to pursue suspect

Footage has emerged of the moment a police car was stolen and taken for a joyride in Rochdale after an officer jumped out to pursue a suspect on foot.

Although police have not yet confirmed the age of the person behind the wheel, videos shared online described those involved as "kids".

The driver is seen reversing the BMW 4x4 onto a pavement at speed before backing into a side road with the vehicle's blue lights operating.

Greater Manchester Police have said they are hopeful the suspect has been identified 'for further action' and that the car was recovered close to the scene.

A spokesperson for the force said: "This happened after an officer left the car to bravely detain a 28-year-old man in a nearby shop following a pursuit.

"Someone decided to get into the car and behave in this unacceptable manner and now believe we have identified them for further action."

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[reknivario]

As a British person myself I actually hate living in the UK

[davidlongworth]

No discipline No Respect. Collapse of all decency. Disgraceful.

[georgemacpherson]

This country is an absolute embarrassment. Government don’t give a toss about the people.

[alanhiltoncaradventure]

I see lots of comments about how Britain is going to the dogs but it's no different everywhere else it seems like our whole civilisation is falling apart at the seems.

[patagualianmostly]

Typical BMW driver.... did not signal for the turn....

[mickya]

Never leave your vehicle unlocked, or unattended police advise, 😂

[MrWhitmen]

What a joke. it’s time to rethink prisons as places where people go do solitary and get a time out and not learn from other criminals as a networking university for crime.

[Sm-nqts]

They soon coming looking to the police for help when they need it!!!! Should have more respect 😮……. It’s disgusting

[chrise]

The cop is gonna be in serious trouble thats an Armed Response Vehicle and the cop is supposed to remove the keys when they get out even if there chasing a suspect

[Paul-juq]

Now this should be a DUREX advert this is what happens wen contraception ain't used during fun 😂

[davidcollin]

This is why we need to bring back national service.

[davidlongworth]

Make prison sentences less privileged. No TV mobile phones, supposed to be a punishment to deter future repeats of criminal activity. UK has gone way to soft.

[jamescoughlan]

Because he knows he's gonna get a pathetic sentence for the offence!! 😮

[martiboy]

Get the parents to pay for it out their unuversal credit and other sponging benefits they get

[Scousedoc]

Absolute chavs nothing else to say here !

[cabottaxi]

If that’s the case he must have left the keys in the car . BMWs won’t start unless the key is nearby .

[Vegadoro]

These rascals have no shame. Embarassing behaviour and unintelligent but I'd still bet he will get + points amongst his incompetent friends.

[ddbbtwr]

I'm sure he was just in a big hurry to get to school for what are probably his outstanding academic studies

[caroljohnston]

Thats why I raised my sons from London to the country side

[mickya]

The police need educating, they suppose to set an example to the public.
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