BMW remotely locks car thief inside

The 38-year-old was taken to King Country Jail for auto theft and drug possession.

A BMW 500I with a key fob inside was stolen from a parking garage in Seattle, and BMW employees were able to remotely lock the car's doors to trap the suspect inside. 

The Seattle Police Department contacted BMW corporate, who were able to track the cars location and remotely lock the door, according to the SPD Blotter blog of the Seattle Police Department.

The 38-year-old was taken to King Country Jail for auto theft and drug possession. 

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