How to Chase Somebody on Foot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assess the situation.

   Is the person armed, or is it somebody you would not be able to handle? If so, you had better not chase them.
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   Step 2: Try to predict where the person is going.

   If you know, you can go there instead of chasing them. , Are you chasing the person for a good reason? If they have simply stolen a few dollars, or are a friend, you should chase them carefully, being careful not to knock things over, or not chase them at all. , For example, if they go down some stairs, maybe you can jump over a railing to get down quicker? , If you know they are about to kill somebody, or have stolen something very valuable, you may be forgiven for smashing a window, trespassing or knocking something over. , If you do, you must look for signs of where they have gone, such as startled people and things that have been knocked over.
   
   If you cannot see anything like that, ask people very quickly. , If you know the area well, try to make the person you are chasing run to a dead-end. , Dive and grab the legs of the person you are chasing.
   
   Restrain the person and call for help. , Depending on the situation and what exactly is described as "weight"
   
   less weight means more mobility.
   
   If you're carrying a backpack on your way back from school and the situation is important, drop it, preferably somewhere safe.
   
   This enables you to move faster and sustain more energy.
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   Step 3: Determine whether it's worth it.

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   Step 4: Cut corners and take shortcuts.

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   Step 5: Do not do anything illegal

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   Step 6: unless you are chasing somebody for a very good reason.

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   Step 7: Do not lose sight of the person.

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   Step 8: Try to corner them.

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   Step 9: Tackle them.

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    Step 10: Lose some weight.

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