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WATCH: Theft suspect dashes across I-75 before telling police, ‘y’all got me’
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police responded to the reported theft along Oakcrest Drive SW, and the suspect attempted to evade arrest by running across a busy interstate.
A theft incident occurred in Atlanta , where a man allegedly stole landscaping equipment from a work truck. The victim reported the theft to police, providing video footage that showed the suspect taking the equipment. The footage helped investigators obtain the suspect's vehicle license plate number.
Police responded to the reported theft along Oakcrest Drive SW, and the suspect attempted to evade arrest by running across a busy interstate. Further details about the incident, including the suspect's actions after being caught, are available from local news sources, such as WSB-TV.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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