Police on Horseback Capture Shoplifter in Albuquerque

The chase through city streets, captured on bodycam footage, highlights a unique blend of traditional and modern policing methods.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officers on horseback chased and detained a suspected shoplifter, Mark Chacon, after he allegedly stole $230 worth of goods from a Walgreens.
The unique chase, involving officers mounted on horses navigating city streets, was captured on police bodycam footage, showcasing a blend of traditional and modern law enforcement methods.
Chacon, 30, faces charges including shoplifting, evading police, and possession of drug paraphernalia, highlighting the consequences of attempting to flee law enforcement.
Sgt. Mike Schroeder of the APD Horse Mounted Unit emphasized the effectiveness of mounted police in pursuits, warning that those who run will face arrest while exhausted.
The incident has garnered attention for its unusual nature, with bodycam footage showing the pursuit through parking lots and across roads, eventually leading to Chacon's arrest.