They have the wrong concept. A car will still run for quite
sometime despite having a burst tire. The most effective way to
stop that bugger is by setting up road blocks. Even if that bugger
bash into the obstacle, he won't run long. Chances are, his engine
took some damage and may not as durable.
I seriously doubt that China Gong An will fare better. They might
just give up after the thief runs for a few KM? Or you realy think
those jia lui Gong An will bring out their AK 47 to catch a petty
thief? But those filmed scenes are only about how bravely they
catch thieves, never about how they accept bribe, how they give up
after a short chase.