Police Officer Pulls Over Stolen Car - HIS Stolen Car

[matcom]

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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- An off-duty police officer on a Sunday drive in his police cruiser saw something awfully familiar -- his recently stolen Volkswagen Jetta.

After passing his car on a bridge shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday, North Charleston, S.C., patrolman Ethan Bernardi whipped his cruiser around and pulled over the stolen vehicle. He called other deputies, who took possession of the car and arrested three suspects.

Investigators don't know how the suspects got the car that was recently stolen from Bernardi's home.

But North Charleston Police Chief Jon Zumalt said the incident is one of the advantages to having off-duty police officers use their patrol cars while off-duty -- they can still respond to crimes when needed.

The driver and two passengers have been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.

http://www.wftv.com/irresistible/4573542/detail.html

[tk2kewl]

1. I had a similar experience as a kid

Another kid rode up on my stolen bicycle to watch my baseball practice. My teammates and I were able to peacefully retake possession of my bike.

[lenidog]

2. LOL!!!

I would have loved to hear the exclamations of ownership from the three guys in the car.