What began as a string of alleged thefts turned into a dramatic police takedown after a 35-year-old driver was reportedly rammed off the road and arrested.
CAUGHT OUT Moment police ram driver, 35, off road and cuff him after 3 week ‘crime spree’ saw thief steal cars, coffee & whiskey
THIS is the moment police ram a driver in a stolen car off the road and finally end his three week “crime spree”.
Liam McDonald, 35, was handcuffed and later jailed for a number of offences, including stealing two cars, five jars of coffee, and two bottles of whiskey.
The chase began when cops saw a stolen vehicle driving towards themCredit: SOUTH WALES POLICE/UNPIXS
McDonald was then linked to earlier offencesCredit: SOUTH WALES POLICE/UNPIXS
Video footage shows the disqualified driver swerving through lanes in Cardiff after being confronted head-on by police.
Officers were searching for a stolen car when it was spotted driving towards them in July.
Despite McDonald attempting to escape, officers were eventually able to box in the car and safely arrest the man.
McDonald, of no fixed abode, committed several crimes in and around Cardiff across three weeks in July.
Officers were eventually able to box in the car and safely arrest McDonaldCredit: SOUTH WALES POLICE/UNPIXS
A police pursuit then unfolded in the streets of CardiffCredit: SOUTH WALES POLICE/UNPIXS
After being arrested, he was linked to earlier offences, including stealing five jars of coffee from inside a B&M in Leckwith.
A few days earlier, a different car was reported stolen from an address in Cardiff.
Following CCTV enquiries, a man on a bike – now known to be McDonald – was identified as being responsible for stealing the car.
McDonald then stole two bottles of whiskey worth £119 from a Waitrose in Pontprennau on July 21.
He previously pleaded guilty to numerous offences, including two counts of driving while disqualified, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, and using a vehicle without third-party insurance.
On Friday, McDonald was sentenced to a year and nine months at Cardiff Crown Court.
He was also banned from driving for three years.
Investigating officer PC Paul Griffiths said: “McDonald committed a spate of offences that had a big impact on the people and businesses in his communities.
“He also put people on the road at risk that day driving in the manner that he did and without a license. I’m pleased to see this sentence handed down today.”
