‘Barefoot Bandit’ arrested in Bahamas

A US teenager who allegedly stole cars, boats and airplanes to dodge US law enforcement for two years was finally captured yesterday in the Bahamas, bringing an end to exploits that made the “Barefoot Bandit” a folk hero.

Colton Harris-Moore was arrested before dawn on northern Eleuthera island, a police official said, and faces extradition.

Island police have been searching for him since he allegedly crash-landed a stolen plane a week ago on nearby Great Abaco Island.