Handcuffed Suspect Steals Unmarked Police Car, Escapes

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NEW ORLEANS -- A handcuffed theft suspect who escaped officers by stealing an unmarked police car was captured Wednesday while hiding under a bed, police said.

David Smith, 27, was originally arrested Tuesday night after he was pulled over while riding a motorcycle, then failed to produce a driver's license and a vehicle registration, police said. He was also wanted on charges of possession of a motorcycle stolen from Florida, New Orleans Police spokesman Garry Flot said.

Smith was handcuffed and put in the back of the car after an officer found a small amount of crack cocaine, police said. While the officer waited for backup, Smith worked his handcuffed hands in front of him, got into the front seat and drove away, police said.

The officer received minor injuries to his hand and ankle after trying to keep the suspect from driving off Tuesday night.

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