Rewrite the sentence to change its meaning but keep its structure.
The thief was caught as he tried to flee.
The thief escaped as he tried to flee.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Rewrite the sentence to change its meaning but keep its structure.

### Input:
The thief was caught as he tried to flee.

### Output:
The thief escaped as he tried to flee.