Police said that the cruiser's door was unlocked and keys were inside when the officer had gone to get coffee, leaving the car alone.
Investigators don't believe alcohol is involved.
The search for the suspect ended near 142nd Street North and Memorial in Collinsville. Officers said the suspect reached 120 miles per hour during the chase.
Tulsa police talk about the man who stole a TPD cruiser and downtown tonight and then led several agencies on a chase while FB living it all.
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Police said the suspect used the officer's iPad to stream video of the incident.
Videos on Facebook appeared to show the alleged driver bragging about stealing the car during the chase.
In one clip, the man says he stole the car because he couldn't find a job after a previous conviction. Officers confirmed that he is a convicted felon.
Police said the driver was taken into custody. He was identified as John Pinney. He faces a number of charges.
WATCH: A compilation of the suspect's live videos (WARNING: Graphic Language):
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