While taping a review, Portnoy and his crew witnessed a car theft taking place right behind them.
Barstool Sports founder witnesses car theft during Chicago pizza review
According to Chicago police, the victim saw an unknown man inside his vehicle that was parked on the side of the street. When the victim flagged down officers in a nearby marked CPD squad car, the offender took off in the vehicle, clipping the rear of the squad car before fleeing.
Portnoy, also known as El Presidente, tweeted the incidents to his 2.4 million followers.
No injuries were reported. Detectives were investigating the crime.
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