Great Escapes: Knee-Driving Edition 1.64K Hamilton Nolan 11/18/10 11:42AM Filed to: Crime Crime fugitives great escapes Police Houdini-esque Despite being in handcuffs and leg irons in the back of an unmarked police car, Jose Rodriguez managed to steal the car—steering with his knees— and escape, for 14 hours. He's been recaptured, but his legend will live on.