A Virginia resident got caught in the action Tuesday night as police attempted to pull over what appeared to be an army tank on city streets.

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According to American media outlets a soldier was accused of stealing an armoured vehicle from a military base and leading police on a chase through Central Virginia.

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Reports indicate once the solider exited from the vehicle, he was tasered after not following officer commands.

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