Police Secretly Disabled This Lamborghini Urus Before the Driver Even Started It

The driver of this Lamborghini Urus likely thought he had one more escape left in him. Instead, the chase ended before the engine had a chance to shine. According to Yonkers Police, officers quietly flattened the SUV's tires before the 23-year-old Bronx man even got behind the wheel.

Police say the driver was already familiar to law enforcement. He allegedly had a suspended registration and had fled officers in several jurisdictions. On July 13, an automated license plate reader flagged the parked Urus on Bronx River Road. Officers recognized both the SUV and its driver, and decided not to let history repeat itself.

Rather than waiting for another high-speed pursuit, police changed tactics. They slipped a Stop Stick tire deflation device beneath the parked Lamborghini, then boxed it in with patrol vehicles. While license plate readers continue to raise privacy concerns, police say the technology helped them locate the SUV before it had a chance to leave.

When the driver returned, things didn't go as planned. Investigators say he ignored repeated orders to get out and instead tried to drive toward officers and patrol cars while looking for an escape route. With all four tires already flat, however, the Urus barely had a chance. Officers quickly took the driver into custody.

The 23-year-old now faces charges including first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree assault, with additional charges still possible. Yonkers Police also confirmed the same Lamborghini had previously fled officers in both Yonkers and Mount Vernon. The SUV was impounded after the arrest, and one officer suffered minor injuries during the incident.