OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Authorities in Oklahoma City say a man was taken into custody after a stolen vehicle alert led officers to a brief chase that ended at a daycare playground. Police identified the suspect as Jason Bigger and say he was arrested after trying to get away on foot.
The incident began when officers received a Flock camera notification about a stolen vehicle traveling northbound from I-240 and South Western Avenue around 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 20. Police say an officer then spotted the vehicle cutting through a parking lot near Southwest 59th Street and South Francis Avenue.
Police say the driver ignored commands and led officers through traffic
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, Bigger did not stop when officers tried to pull him over. Investigators say he kept going for a short distance and at one point drove into active traffic before he finally stopped near a daycare.
The pursuit did not last long, but police say it created several traffic violations along the way. Bigger was later booked on complaints of unauthorized use of a vehicle, endangering others while eluding a police officer, failure to stop at a red light, improper passing, speeding over the maximum limit, and driving while suspended.
Fence jump at daycare ends with worker stepping in
Once the vehicle stopped, police say Bigger ran toward the daycare and jumped over the fence surrounding the playground. Officers say a daycare worker then chased him and tackled him before police arrived to detain him.
The police report said the worker held Bigger until officers reached the scene. Police have not said whether children were outside at the time or whether anyone was hurt during the incident.
Vehicle had been reported stolen from Oklahoma City days earlier
Investigators say the vehicle Bigger was driving had been stolen from the west side of Oklahoma City a few days before the arrest. Police used the Flock camera alert to help track the vehicle after it was flagged as stolen.
Flock cameras are commonly used by law enforcement agencies to detect stolen vehicles and other alerts linked to active investigations. In this case, the notification helped officers identify the car’s location quickly enough to begin following it through the city.
Body camera and police report provide the outline of the arrest
Police say the details of the chase and arrest come from body camera footage and the official report completed by responding officers. That account describes the suspect driving away, stopping at the daycare, and then attempting to flee on foot over the playground fence.
The report also documents the daycare worker’s role in stopping Bigger before officers arrived. Authorities have not released any additional information about what led to the vehicle theft or whether more charges could be considered.
What police say happened next after the stolen car alert
After the arrest, Bigger remained in custody on the set of complaints tied to the pursuit and the stolen vehicle. Police did not immediately provide details about his court appearance or whether the vehicle had been recovered in drivable condition.
The case highlights how quickly a stolen car alert can escalate into a street-level chase and an unexpected citizen intervention. In this instance, officers say a daycare employee helped bring the pursuit to an end before the suspect could get away.
