Porch Pirate Chased by Police, Gets Caught in Sewer Pipe

A suspected porch pirate’s attempt to evade law enforcement took an unexpected twist as he sought refuge within a storm drain, only to be apprehended following a determined effort by officers. Lavern Vereen, 31, found himself in a tight spot after allegedly stealing packages and attempting to hide from pursuing officers in a storm drain located in Fayette County, Georgia. The chain of events led to an encounter that began with a vehicle crash involving Vereen’s car. As responding officers arrived at the scene, Vereen fled on foot and prompted a search operation. Sheriff Barry Babb of Fayette County said authorities had reason to suspect Vereen of package thefts prior to the crash. “It started as a vehicle crash, and as responding officers arrived, the subject fled on foot,” he said. As officers scoured the neighborhood, Vereen managed to enter a storm drain and attempted to make his escape by crawling deep underground. With over 50 yards of drain pipe to navigate, officers faced a challenge in locating and apprehending him. #Escape route #Thief #drainpipe