Incredible security footage captures couple's dramatic escape from police officers | indy100 | indy100

Incredible footage from a surveillance video shows two suspects allegedly attempting to evade arrest. One of the suspects tries to escape through the ceiling but comes crashing down into the shop.

Convenience shop owners in Spruce Grove, Alberta, called police after the male suspect used a credit card that they alleged was fake. After pushing a police officer to the ground and wrestling themselves free, the female suspect fled for the roof while the male suspect ran amuck through the store.

OUCH! An alleged attempt to use a stolen credit card led to a chaotic chase around a convenience store in Canada th… https://t.co/p4jjru1pkQ
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBS Los Angeles) 1530288407

It is unclear whether the woman was injured, as she was seen getting to her feet immediately, but it’s likely that, once the adrenaline wore off, such a fall will have caused some lasting damage.

After footage went viral, Twitter users couldn’t contain their excitement at this serious yet bizarre tale.

This security tape of a botched robbery is masterpiece of silent cinema. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://t.co/9U0rfWYNLh
— Omar Mouallem (@Omar Mouallem) 1530253256

I love the way the store owner just stands there calmly behind the counter, watching the whole thing unravel, as th… https://t.co/tYoP5scm2O
— Paula Simons (@Paula Simons) 1530295144

Pro tip: climbing up into the ceiling rarely works. https://t.co/rjVRVwm16H #yeg
— Karen Bartko (@Karen Bartko) 1530099952

There we have it kids, do not try this at home, in a shop or anywhere else for that matter.

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