Rotherham theft suspect snared after car, foot and bike chase
A man has been arrested after a "strange" pursuit in which a police officer ditched his car in favour of a passer-by's bike in Rotherham.
The chase started after the driver of a Range Rover Evoque was asked by police to stop on Dalton Lane on Wednesday.
The driver reversed down several roads, drove at 80mph in a 30mph area and then crashed, South Yorkshire Police said.
A man fled the scene on foot, with the officer in hot pursuit - and an observer offered him his bike.
The 25-year-old suspect was eventually arrested in a garden on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
Insp Matthew Collings said: "A huge thank you to the member of the public who lent our officer their bike.
"Knowing we have the support of our communities is a great feeling."
A second suspect fled the scene.
South Yorkshire Police asked for anyone with information to contact them.
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