Suspect laughs chasing pedestrians with Forklift

(Portland, OR) -- A man is accused of stealing a forklift in downtown Portland and then laughing "maniacally" as he chased pedestrians.

The suspect stole a forklift from a parking garage.

A witness told police she saw him drive onto a sidewalk and then chased pedestrians while laughing and yelling "I literally stole this."  No one was injured.

A police officer arrived and the suspect drove toward the patrol car and stopped.

Joffre Zelinski told the officer there might be a federal warrant for his arrest.  He was taken into custody for burglary, theft, and driving a stolen vehicle.