It's a dilemma familiar to "Grand Theft Auto" fans. You should really hop into the nearest speedy sports car for your getaway, but how much funnier would it be to trundle away from the cops in something slow and incongruous?

One real-life ne'er-do-well with a sense of humor made his escape in a garbage truck recently after allegedly attempting to break into a Minnesota house.

The would-be escapee -- who was, surprise surprise, intoxicated -- reportedly led police on a 57-mile chase behind the wheel of a garbage truck, even continuing on with burst tires after his pursuers laid down spikes, before finally being apprehended after he unwisely opted to continue his bid for freedom on foot.

The chase would presumably have been over quicker if the fugitive hadn't stopped every few yards to pick up sacks of refuse from outside homes.