Just about everyone would agree that brake failure is never a good thing. It can be scary, and potentially cause major damage if the brakes fail while you’re driving.

However, a Pennsylvania car with brake problems turned out to be an unlikely hero in an attempted theft at an auto dealership last month.

The thief, who managed to get away with $450 in cash, attempted to steal a car that was in the process of being serviced for brake problems. When he went to flee the scene, the brakes failed and he crashed the car.

The thief then fled on foot, leaving the car behind. Police are still looking for the criminal but at least the owners get their car back.

It’s not often that brake failure is a good thing but in this case it seems to have worked out for the best.

For once it’s just a good thing the owner didn’t get a Phoenix brake check or Tucson brake repair at Brake Masters!

Tags: Phoenix Brake Check, Tucson brake repair