Oklahoma copper theft suspect escapes through window, leaves behind identification

<p>An Oklahoma copper theft suspect attempted to evade arrest by diving headfirst through a closed window, but left behind a crucial piece of evidence that led to his capture. The incident occurred on October 1, when deputies from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a burglary at a vacant home on Sunset Lane.</p><p>Deputies found 24-year-old Rayven Lee Wooten of Nicoma Park allegedly stealing copper wire from a dishwasher. Bodycam footage shows a deputy confronting Wooten and instructing him to remove his hands from his pockets, turn around, and get on his knees.</p><p>When the deputy warned Wooten that he would be shot if he did not comply, Wooten ran around the kitchen and jumped through the closed living room window, prompting a surprised reaction from the deputy.</p><p>The deputy radioed that Wooten had escaped on foot. Although Wooten initially got away, he left his backpack behind, which contained his driver’s license, aiding deputies in locating him.</p><p>The sheriff’s office commented on the incident, stating, "A suspect took the phrase ‘Make a break for it’ a little too literally!" They also noted that Wooten "missed his calling as a Hollywood stuntman."</p><p>Commenters on the video shared their reactions, noting the irony of Wooten leaving his identification behind after such an escape attempt. Wooten has been charged with burglary, resisting arrest, and obstructing an officer.</p>