Police say a Bellevue man was dragged into a street when he tried to stop a thief from stealing his sport utility vehicle.

Omaha television station KETV reports  the incident began Wednesday morning when the man left his SUV running in his driveway to warm it up. When he came outside, another man had gotten into the SUV to steal it.

Police say the owner opened the driver’s door in an attempt to pull the man out, but was dragged off his feet and thrown across the street.

The owner called 911, and police chased the SUV through a city park. The thief abandoned the SUV and got away on foot.

The SUV, which was damaged after mowing down residential fences, was returned to its owner.