Sometimes, the Best Police Chases Don't Even Require a Car

However, the idea of a police chase is almost immediately associated with cars, and for once, it's not just the Hollywood movies to blame for that. You very rarely see a police officer give chase on foot, and if they do, it's usually ten on one coming from all directions, so it doesn't last long.

A classic pursuit also has no element of surprise. It's all flashing lights and wailing sirens so that the other drivers and pedestrians alike can hear there's something potentially dangerous coming their way. No subtlety there whatsoever.

This particular police officer was driving a Toyota Camry, which means it was definitely an unmarked car. He tries to get the jump on the suspect, but the alleged burglar has quick reactions and starts running away. Showing not all cops are guilty of spending too much time at the donut shop, the officer keeps running after the perpetrator.

What follows is an adrenaline-filled foot chase that has some pretty good parkour elements built into it. The two jump over fences, make a roll landing on gravel, go through people's backyards and then jump some more fences. There's even a little giggle to be had as the suspect vaults over a gate, only for the chasing man of the law to push it open.

In the end, you can see and hear the fatigue getting the best of the officer as he slows down the pace and starts panting for air. The gap between the two appears to grow, but the suspect makes the mistake of attempting to go over one more concrete fence. He is apprehended and is reportedly facing charges of burglary and resisting arrest, among others.

If any movie directors are watching, take some notes. This is how we like our chases: simple, raw, real. No effects, no music, just the shaky view of a body cam and the sound of that person's steps against the pavement. Guaranteed to keep anyone on the edge of the seat.