[kcvl]

If he's in a trunk does that mean he has an accomplice hiding him or did the police find him in a trunk hiding?

[Trust but Verify]

Hostage in trunk, not perp.

[Hatteras]

"If he's in a trunk does that mean he has an accomplice hiding him or did the police find him in a trunk hiding?"

The HOSTAGE is in thetrunk, not the bad guy. The bad guy is driving the car and the presumed owner of the car is locked in the trunk. By the way, minimizes the chance of police firing on the fleeing vehicle.