Santa Claus on motorcycle evades Florida police in 120 mph chase and escapes

A motorcyclist wearing a Santa Claus costume took the Florida police on a 120 mph wild goose chase before escaping. The bizarre scene was witnessed on a Saturday evening in Citrus County, Florida. Dashcam video recorded the bizarre chase, as a talented motorcyclist wearing Father Christmas outsmarted the police.

The Chase

It was reported that a motorcyclist clad as Santa Claus was clocked speeding by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and tried to pull him over. Santa, however, was not going to stop and instead traded in his sleigh for a motorcycle and led troopers on a high-speed chase. The chase concluded with Santa leading the police on a successful evasive action.

“The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn’t pause for any cause. Anyone that recognizes ol’ St. Nick please feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know!” the Florida Highway Patrol -Tampa posted on X.

The sleigh must be in the shop, but last night Mr. Claus didn't pause for any cause. Anyone that recognizes ol' St. Nick please feel free to call *FHP (*347) and let us know! pic.twitter.com/UXB9M8qGaM

— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) December 22, 2024

The Aftermath

The Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the St. Nick impersonator up to date.

This incident triggered extensive public attention, and all of us are compelled to giggle at the ridiculous situation. The event trended, with dashcam accounts of the chase having been circling the Internet.

Recent Florida Police Chase Tales

While manhunt efforts of the Santa-masked motorcyclist continue on, other high-speed police pursuits have been creating waves in headlines throughout Florida:

• Pensacola: Troopers were treated to a 140 mph thrill ride by the 21-year-old motorist as she “did not want the ticket”.
• Davie: Police chase concluded when three individuals were in custody where Griffin Road intersects Davie Road.
• Dothan, Alabama.: Cross-state police chase originating in Florida concluded in a Dothan, Alabama, crash, and two women being taken into custody.

This Santa on a motorcycle wasn’t the only one who misbehaved over the holidays.

This season has seen an abundance of festive mischief on the roads.

After crashing his truck into a JCPenney store, injuring several customers, a truck driver in Texas was attempting to flee when he was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer, mall security, and pursuing officers.

BREAKING: Suspect shot dead after crashing vehicle into JC Penney at Killeen Mall in Texas, injuring multiple people.

Police department spokesperson says it started with a police chase in Belton and ended at the mall. Suspect killed by a trooper.

pic.twitter.com/cXCBCioR27

— Breaking News Alerter (@BreakingAlerter) December 22, 2024

Outside of the highways, other well-known holiday personalities have gotten into public altercations.

In Mexico, a pointless argument over tips led to a fight between two street entertainers dressed as Grinch and Santa Claus. Both were later taken into custody, and it appeared as if a wounded Saint Nick had been punched.

🇲🇽🎅🥊👺Only in Mexico: Santa and the Grinch arrested, fighting over tips

Two men were seen bloodying each other after one got tipped out less.

Feliz Navidad…#Mexico #Santa #Grinch pic.twitter.com/37YqMdxf7C

— FH Operador (@fh_operador) December 18, 2024

Summary

A Santa-clad motorcyclist evaded Florida police officers during a high-speed chase.
Speeds of up to 120 mph were observed.

• The experience took place in Citrus County, Florida.
• The suspect is being hunted by the Florida Highway Patrol.
• The dash cam video of the chase has made a viral buzz.
• Recent stories about police chases involve instances in Pensacola, Davie, and Dothan, Alabama.