Fugitive 'Barefoot Bandit' held in Bahamas

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

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

Colton Harris-Moore was arrested before dawn in northern Eleuthera, said Sergeant Chrislyn Skippings, a spokeswoman for the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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