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May 24, 2010
Cuffed suspect flees in cop car

KUALA LUMPUR - A REPORT says a detained Malaysian car theft suspect has fled by driving off in a police cruiser while still in handcuffs. The New Straits Times daily says the 33-year-old man sneaked into the police car and fled shortly after his arrest on Sunday, while police officers were distracted with questioning another man in northern Kelantan state. It said the car was found abandoned several hours later, but that the suspect escaped. A local police officer declined to confirm any details of the case on Monday, but said it was under investigation. -- AP