Police in Connecticut say they were able to apprehend a suspect they were running after thanks to a passing motorist who saw the foot pursuit and offered an officer a ride.
The Bulletin of Norwich reports that two Norwich officers on Wednesday pulled over a vehicle that was suspected of being involved in an earlier road rage incident.
The driver fled on foot and officers gave chase.
During the pursuit, an unknown citizen driving by offered a ride to one officer, who accepted. The officer was dropped off in front of the suspect and arrested him.
The anonymous driver then left the scene, but police issued a public thank you.
The suspect, meanwhile, faces a charge of driving a motor vehicle while under suspension, and drug offenses.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
More people like this driver who helped police should me the way we help each other. I am sorry the man that gave the policeman a lift is not known.
Thanks to the person who stepped in an gave the policeman a lift. It is time we the people wake up and get involved.
Guess he might have wanted to remain unknown because of possible future repercussions.
You know what attitudes some have when someone aids in turning a cul prit in to the authorities.
Better keep looking over your shoulder after they are released from detention.
Most likely the gentleman acted from his heart rather than for publicity.
Whoever you are sir, thanks on behalf of all of us.