‘Santa Claus’ Outruns Cops In High-Speed Chase On Motorcycle | Video
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The chase unfolded when a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus was cruising through Beverly Hills when a highway patrol officer spotted him recklessly
The incident has since sparked amusement among both the public and law enforcement. (Image: X)
In a bizarre and unusual incident, a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus led police on a high-speed chase in Florida’s Sunshine State on Saturday.
The incident, captured in a dashcam, is doing rounds the corner on social media. It has since sparked amusement among both the public and law enforcement.
High-speed chase
The chase unfolded when a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus was cruising through Beverly Hills when a highway patrol officer spotted him recklessly driving in traffic, reaching a high speed of 120 miles per hour. Upon attempting to pull the biker over, the officer was met with resistance as the motorcyclist refused to slow down, prompting a pursuit.
The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn’t pause for any cause. Anyone that recognizes ol’ St. Nick please feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know! pic.twitter.com/UXB9M8qGaM— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) December 22, 2024
As the chase continued, the motorcyclist changed lanes multiple times in a bid to evade capture, even cutting through a gas station before returning to the main road. The officer continued to follow, but the motorcyclist disappeared from sight, according to the thrilling clip.
“The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn’t pause for any cause. Anyone that recognizes ol’ St. Nick please feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know!” the Florida Highway Patrol -Tampa wrote on X, sharing the dashcam footage.
Netizens react
The netizens joined in the lighthearted fun, with one user writing, “How yall gonna arrest Santa? Haven’t you heard about the Santa ‘clause’?” Another commented, “Hahaha see ya later road pirate! Only coal for you this Christmas! Nerds.” Others joked about the difficulties of reporting Santa, with one person asking, “How we gonna snitch on Santa?”
