Five minors were apprehended after taking a joyride in a stolen golf cart in Florida. A sheriff from Florida has released a gripping video showcasing a high-stakes aerial mission utilizing infrared technology to apprehend a group of teenagers accused of taking the golf cart for a joyride. The advanced helicopter footage depicted a police car following the cart closely after it was taken from a clubhouse in the Triple Creek Community in Riverview last Wednesday night.
The infrared helicopter camera recorded the teenagers, aged between 14 and 16, as they abandoned the cart and attempted to evade authorities, as per the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Following multiple pursuits on foot, all five individuals were successfully apprehended, as stated by the sheriff’s office.
The aerial footage captured the alleged driver of the cart halting and attempting to conceal himself under a tree, one individual crouching near a fence, and the remaining three gathering in a wooded area. Sheriff Chad Chronister emphasized that the pursuit and the release of the footage were justified, despite no injuries or damage reported.
Upon realizing they were being tracked, the teenagers decided to abandon the cart. Sheriff Chronister stated, “Theft, regardless of the item, violates the community’s sense of safety. We are committed to safeguarding our residents’ property and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”
