The Christmas He arrived with all his spirit, but not exactly in a sleigh pushed by reindeer. In Florida, United States, a man dressed as Santa Claus decided to leave aside the fireplaces and the gift bags to get on a motorcycle and star in a police chase that seems straight out of a movie. At full speed and dressed in red, this “Santa“He wasn’t spreading joy, but adrenaline, and leaving the authorities behind as he cruised through the streets as if he were on a motorized version of “Silent Night.”
The Highway Patrol Florida (FHP) detected the motorcyclist traveling at a speed of 193 km/h around the 9 p.m. Saturday December 21, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Florida, a town located 129 km north of Tampa. According to the FHP, the man was driving dangerously, “weaving in and out of traffic at high speed,” as they reported in a statement.
The police tried to stop the man on several occasions, but the “motorized Santa Claus” showed no intention of stopping his dizzying journey. On social media, the FHP published: “The sleigh should be in the store, but last night Mr. Claus didn’t stop for any reason.”a message that mixed humor and frustration, as reported ABC Action News. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter)the suspect is seen dodging vehicles, going through a gas station and fleeing again at full speed.
It’s not every day you see Santa Claus aboard a motorcycle, but this man not only stood out for his Christmas attire. He wore a complete suit of Santa Clausand, although he was in the middle of an escape, he complied with the safety regulations by using a casco protector. The vehicle, a white motorcycle with blue detailsstood out as much as his driver in the frenzy of the chase, as confirmed by the FHP.
After the spectacular escape of the motorcyclist disguised as Santa Clausthe Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) intensified efforts to identify the suspect. Unable to arrest him during the chase, authorities turned to social media to seek support from the public. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter)the FHP urged users: “Anyone who recognizes old Saint Nicholas, feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know.”.
The message, accompanied by a video of the incident, showed the man in disguise walking through a gas station and escaping again. This type of call to the public not only sought possible witnesses, but also took advantage of the notoriety of the case to facilitate the identification of the suspect. The FHP He even resorted to humor as a way to attract greater attention and dissemination.
The climax of the chase occurred when the disguised motorcyclist entered a gas station, a maneuver that appeared to be an opportunity for authorities to corner him. However, the man once again demonstrated his determination to escape. According to the video released by the FHPAfter a brief pause, the suspect accelerated again and left the scene before the officers could take action.
As the chase continued, conditions made it difficult for police officers. The authorities confirmed that at a critical moment “The police officer lost visual contact with the vehicle and abandoned the chase.”as reported by ABC Action News. This decision, although unfortunate, was necessary to avoid endangering other drivers or intensifying the risk on the roads.
The case remains open, and has not yet been located. Meanwhile, the FHP continues to review tips provided by the public and video records of the incident to attempt to determine the whereabouts of the unique motorcyclist.
