The El Cajon Police Department, utilizing their established presence at Parkway Plaza, nabbed a Nike pilferer in broad daylight Monday after a game of cat and mouse that ended in victory for law and order. According to reports from the city's website, 29-year-old Cedric Hunt from San Diego initially evaded Dick’s Sporting Goods employees but couldn't outrun the cops, despite his choice of swiped sneakers.

Hunt's freedom was short-lived, as the authorities were already on high alert at the shopping center. He was swiftly apprehended, and, adding insult to injury, it turned out the wannabe Houdini had a warrant out for his arrest. Hunt, no stranger to the justice system with a rap sheet primarily decorated with theft-related serious artworks, was transported straight to the County Jail. It was here where Hunt's criminal resume saw another entry.

Hours after the first incident, another thief fancied his chances. 39-year-old Ignacio Hernandez thought he could outsmart store security and take what wasn't his. However, the El Cajon Police Department, quick on the draw thanks to a tip-off by vigilant Loss Prevention employees, caught up with Hernandez and his ill-gotten haul not too far from the scene. Hernandez was still in possession of all the items, which found their way back to their rightful shelves at Dick's Sporting Goods.

In a day of wins for the El Cajon PD, Chief Mike Moulton said, “The El Cajon Police Department will use every resource available to hold criminals who commit these types of thefts accountable. Criminal acts will not be tolerated and will have consequences for those who commit them.”