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A suspect accused of shoplifting from a Walgreens in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was pursued by officers on horseback, resulting in some unusual bodycam footage. The scene raised questions about whether mounted patrols might become more common in such situations.
The individual is entitled to the presumption of innocence as the matter proceeds through the appropriate channels. The episode offered an unexpected glimpse of how police occasionally employ horses to apprehend suspects in urban settings.
