Police release CCTV footage of sparks flying during chase along South Yorkshire border
Officers spotted a 4x4 vehicle with false number plates towing a generator along the A19 on the South Yorkshire-North Yorkshire border, near Doncaster.
They started following the vehicle and during the chase the generator became detached when the vehicle went off road.
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Hide AdThe driver of the stolen car managed to lose officers and is still being hunted.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "If you were wondering how it drew our attention - sparks.
"Unfortunately their venture off road enabled their escape."
Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101.