DASHCAM: Texas thief makes a not-so-speedy getaway

A man was caught trying to make off with a Walmart electric shopping cart Wednesday morning in Longview, Texas.

An officer caught up with the 52-year-old thief, pulling him over after spotting him slowly cruising along the side of the road.

Watch the video above.

According to KXAN, authorities began investigating after receiving a call from a Walmart about a theft in progress. Store employees told officers that a man had stolen one of the electric shopping carts.

The man was arrested and charged with theft of property greater than $2,500, less than $30,000. The cart is worth about $4,000.

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Brian is an Associate Producer for ClickOnDetroit. He graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Journalism and Screen Studies.