Suspected car burglar arrested in Alameda after attempting to escape police via paddleboard

ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- A suspected car burglar tried to outrun Alameda police Friday afternoon by jumping on a paddleboard and crossing the Oakland Estuary.

He got pretty far, but then an Alameda fire boat swooped in, and the suspect gave up.

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Once they got him to shore, he was arrested.

Alameda police say they found the suspect's vehicle and stolen items inside.

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