Emergency crews were called out to the Trinity River in Fort Worth early Wednesday morning after a burglar jumped into the water in an attempt to escape police.
It happened around 5:08 a.m. in the 300 block of Oakhurst Scenic Drive. Forth Worth Police said officers responded to the area after reports of a possible robbery in progress.
Police said they learned the burglar was trying to break into vehicles parked in a garage at an apartment complex.
When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered the suspect, who fled on foot and jumped into the nearby river.
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Authorities said the burglar was rescued from the water with the help of Fort Worth Fire Department personnel, and he was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.
The man, whose name has not been released yet, is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest detention with previous conviction, and theft of property $1,500-$20K.
As of Monday night, the man is still hospitalized.
