Man Allegedly Steals Hearse Prior To Funeral Procession [VIDEO]

A man in California allegedly stole a hearse during a funeral, while the corpse was in the back of the vehicle. The man, who police suspect has mental issues, jumped into the hearse while it was running and took off with the car. 

Luckily several funeral-goers were nearby and were able to chase down the hearse and have the man pull over. A brief altercation did ensue, but police say that no one was injured in this incident.

The hearse and the coffin were returned to the church where service continued. If you're wondering, yes the man was taken into custody and charged with theft.