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Periscope stream of car theft and police chase is great whether or not it’s fake

It might be fake. It’s definitely exhilerating.

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Mobile livestreaming services have given people around the world a window into experiences like music festivals, Apple product announcements, and now, even car theft.

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Someone thought it was a good idea to livestream on Periscope while stealing a car and fleeing from the police. During the stream, which YouTuber EJ Zapata recorded and shared online, you can hear sirens in the background along with a voice telling the man to surrender.

It’s unclear whether or not this livestream is genuine. Some of the live viewers thought that it was a fake training exercise. That being said, there are people this stupid in the world.

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Either way, the stream is quite the ride. 

People need to start thinking before they start streaming. 

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