CONNELLSVILLE (KDKA) — A man who police know as the “ham-burglar” had to be rescued after his arrest Saturday when he tried to make a break for it by jumping into a river.
Shawn Prince, 21, gave everyone, including himself, quite a scare Saturday morning after reportedly jumping in the Youghiogheny River.
He was trying to get away from police, who had handcuffed Prince for bench warrants out against him.
Source: ‘Ham-Burglar’ Jumps Into River In Attempt To Escape Arrest « CBS Pittsburgh
