Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Waco Arrest

Clifton police pursue stolen car into neighboring county, leading to PIT maneuver and apprehension of suspect.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A stolen vehicle out of Hamilton led to a police chase that started in Clifton and ended in Waco after a state trooper performed a PIT maneuver, resulting in the arrest of the male suspect from Hamilton.

Why it matters

Vehicle theft and high-speed chases pose serious public safety risks, highlighting the importance of law enforcement coordination and tactics like the PIT maneuver to safely apprehend suspects and protect communities.

The details

Clifton police spotted the stolen vehicle and attempted to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a pursuit that traveled south on Highway 6 into McLennan County. Officers from the Waco Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety joined the chase, and a DPS trooper ultimately performed a PIT maneuver in Waco to bring the vehicle to a stop. The male suspect from Hamilton was then taken into custody and charged with felony evading arrest.

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday morning.

The players

Clifton Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that initiated the pursuit of the stolen vehicle.

Texas Department of Public Safety

The state law enforcement agency that assisted in the chase and performed the PIT maneuver to stop the suspect.

Waco Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that joined the pursuit in their jurisdiction.

Suspect from Hamilton

The male driver of the stolen vehicle who was arrested and charged with felony evading arrest.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The suspect will face charges in court for the felony evading arrest offense.

The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the importance of effective coordination and tactics between law enforcement agencies to safely apprehend suspects and protect public safety during high-speed vehicle chases.