See pictures of tortoise 'captured' by police

Police in the US caught up with this tortoise after it escaped from its owners.

The animal – nicknamed Dirk – weighs about 150 lbs.

Alhambra Police Department posted pictures of Dirk next to a patrol car on Facebook.

Timeline Photos – Alhambra Police Department | Facebook

The department had fun with the pictures and post, saying: “The tortoise did try to make a run for it; but our officers are pretty fast. Almost had a pursuit! It took two officers to take this guy into custody because it weighs about 150 pounds (and our cuffs . . . well not practical in this situation).

“It has some distinctive markings. Please contact Alhambra Dispatch to claim your animal (you can ask, but the car is not included).”

Timeline Photos – Alhambra Police Department | Facebook

Alhambra Police Department then updated Facebook users to say the tortoise, real name Clarke, had been reunited with his “human family”.

Timeline Photos – Alhambra Police Department | Facebook