Florida Man Goes For A Job Interview and Then Steals Worst Possible Car
Florida Man was in need a job. So he went on a job interview. For some reason, he decided to steal a car in the parking lot of the interview,…
Florida Man was in need a job. So he went on a job interview.
For some reason, he decided to steal a car in the parking lot of the interview, a Cadillac SUV.
Turns out it was the worst possible car he could have chosen, thanks to GM's OnStar Guardian feature which apparently can take command of the vehicle at the worst possible time for Florida Man.
FLORIDA MAN STRIKES AGAIN!
DATELINE - Orlando and the Saga of Florida Man Jacob Thompson.
Jacob Thompson was scheduled for a job interview at the Pilot Travel Center in Lake, Wales. What happened, actually, was that he reportedly stole a 2022 Cadillac SUV from that Pilot Travel Center.
Polk County deputies were made aware that Thompson was approaching a certain intersection, and when Thompson spotted one of the deputies' unmarked cars, you would think, since he spotted that he's done this before. He's not an amateur when it comes to this sort of thing.
He began accelerating and turning onto the ramp of I-4. During the chase, Thompson reportedly reached speeds of 100 miles an hour, to which OnStar advised him they were going to shut the engine off.
Perhaps it sounded something like this voice -
To hear your OnStar hands-free calling number, say "my number." You can say, "dial, call directory."
I don't know if you can say, "Please don't stop the car" or not.
Well, at any rate, the deputy chasing Thompson slowed down as he realized what was happening, watched the car go out of control. Since the vehicle had suddenly shut off, it crashed into the right hand guardrail.
Thompson then got out of the car and began running before he was eventually detained. After a short struggle, Thompson faces several felony charges.
Oh, by the way, he's also already on felony probation for burglary and assault, and I really, really doubt that he got the job.
Top 5 “Florida Man Strikes Again” Stories For September 2023
Each month, Florida Man seems determined to top his antics from the previous 30 days.
And somehow, he manages to succeed.
In the month of September, transportation appeared to be trending in the Sunshine State - stolen cars, torched vehicles, hamster wheels - you name it!
Getting robbed and arrested all in a matter of a few minutes? That seems like quite the feat.
Until you remember that it's Florida Man we're talking about.
And then there's assault with a deadly lollipop.
What's your favorite Florida Man story from September?
Florida Man Would Have Been Far Better Off Just Eating the Lollipop
Who doesn’t love lollipops? We’re pretty sure that Florida Man can be counted in the “yes” category when they’re being passed out.
You go to the bank, and there they are at the counter. Oh sure, they’re supposed to be for the kids but you know you’ve taken one (or two) for yourself.
Leave it to Florida Man to use a lollipop as a weapon.
Only Florida Man Would Steal A Rolls Royce and Then Rent It Out
This might be one of our all-time favorite Florida Man stories.
There are only a handful of Rolls Royce Wraiths painted in this particular shade of purple. So what does Florida Man do when he steals it?
He posts it for rent on social media.
Florida Man Gets Robbed And Arrested All In the Same Day
Florida Man possesses some very unique traits. For example, how many people can claim they were robbed, call the police to report the theft, and then end up arrested?
Jealous Florida Man Carries A Torch For Both His Girlfriend and Her Jaguar XE
When a jealous Florida Man carries a figurative torch for his girlfriend, and a literal one for her Jaguar SE, you just KNOW you have a hot story on your hands.
Florida Man and His Giant Hamster Wheel Go For the Grand Slam
There’s nothing like having a hobby. In the case of Florida Man, it’s gone from a giant hamster wheel hobby to an obsession worthy of a grand slam.
Now, if this story sounds familiar, well, it should because this is not the first time Baluchi has attempted this.
There were similar stunts in 2014, 2016, and in 2021 which we had told you about in a previous episode of Florida Man Strikes Again.
All of those episodes have ended with Coast Guard intervention.
