Escape Artist Caught: Viral Video Star Who Fled Police Cruiser Finally Apprehended

On Tuesday, law enforcement officials apprehended a Michigan woman who gained widespread attention after executing a bold escape from a police vehicle, despite being handcuffed. This incident was widely reported by local news outlets.

The dramatic escape occurred on Saturday in a parking lot in Muskegon Heights. Officers were preoccupied with the suspect’s vehicle and seemingly unaware as she made her quick getaway right beside them.

A video of the incident, filmed by an onlooker, shows the woman maneuvering her torso through a slightly open window of the police cruiser. She skillfully lowers herself to the ground, one leg at a time, and then takes off running, still in handcuffs.

The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office identified the woman as 38-year-old Kendra Aney. By Tuesday morning, she was back in custody, as reported by Fox 2 Detroit.

The incident was captured in a striking image, showing the woman peeking out of the police vehicle’s window just before her swift escape in Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Robert Williams via Storyful)

According to the Muskegon Heights Police Department (MHPD), Aney had an outstanding parole violation warrant.

She was taken into custody after police, while patrolling the nearby area, spotted a vehicle parked at an abandoned business and confirmed the identity and criminal history of the female passenger using a fingerprint scanner. 

She was then taken into custody, handcuffed and secured in the rear seat of the patrol vehicle.

A handcuffed woman quickly wriggled herself outside a police vehicle window during her escape.  (Robert Williams via Storyful)

“A short time later, while officers were searching the suspect’s vehicle, the female was able to squeeze through the partially open rear window, exit the patrol vehicle and flee the scene on foot,” MHPD said. 

While officers appeared to return to the car quickly, they were unable to locate her.

Police officers approach their patrol vehicle after a detained woman suddenly escapes.  (Robert Williams via Storyful)

Roughly four hours later, reports came in from a nearby resident of a home break-in. Authorities said the escapee allegedly broke into that residence about an hour after fleeing the police vehicle.

The MHPD added that officers are pursuing charges of escape, breaking and entering and larceny.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office for more information.