Car Thief Dangles 200 Feet from Bridge in San Francisco (Video)

A jaw-dropping police chase in San Francisco took a terrifying turn when a suspected car thief ditched his ride mid-pursuit and ended up clinging to the side of the Bay Bridge — more than 200 feet above the water.

The chaos unfolded on April 1 after officers spotted a stolen Honda cruising through the city. When police attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas instead, sparking a high-stakes chase that tore through city streets before roaring onto the iconic bridge connecting San Francisco and Oakland.

But what happened next stunned even seasoned officers.

As the pursuit reached near Treasure Island around 7 p.m., the suspect suddenly brought the car to a halt — then climbed out and did the unthinkable. He scaled over the bridge railing and dropped down beneath the span, moving along narrow crossbeams with nothing but open air and the bay below him.

Dramatic police footage shows the man navigating the steel structure like a scene straight out of an action movie. At one point, he disappeared from view entirely, hiding inside a support beam while authorities scrambled to figure out their next move.

By then, the situation had escalated into a full-blown emergency response. Aerial drones tracked his every move from above, while officers flooded the bridge. The California Highway Patrol joined in, and marine units, a fireboat, and even hostage negotiators were called to the scene as the suspect remained suspended high above the water.

After several tense minutes, the man finally climbed back onto the bridge deck — where officers were waiting. He was immediately taken into custody, ending the surreal ordeal.

Authorities haven’t released the suspect’s identity or confirmed what charges he may face.

Police later credited drone technology with helping them safely manage the dangerous situation, saying it played a key role in tracking the suspect without putting more lives at risk.

For drivers stuck on the bridge that night, it wasn’t just another commute — it was a front-row seat to one of the most bizarre and nerve-wracking chases the city has seen in years.