Man dies chasing laptop thief

The police authorities in Oakland have confirmed the apprehension of two suspects who are believed to have a hand in the death of a young man who was killed whilst chasing after his stolen laptop near Oakland starbucks in california.

The victim whose identity has not yet been released but described to be in his 20s or 30s was working on his computer at the coffee shop when someone entered and stole the computer out from under him.
He gave the thieves a hot chase and was injured as the thieves attempted to escape by car.

Officer Johnna Watson said it’s possible there was an accomplice who tried to assist the robber in making a quick getaway.

Witnesses claimed the victim grabbed onto the robber’s car door handle as the vehicle accelerated and accidentally slammed his head against a parked car, causing him to bleed profusely.

Fire department tried to give him first before rushing him to the hospital but he died.

Would you chase someone for stealing your laptop?

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