Read the following sentence from the passage.

A lanky, bearded man with a sack on his shoulder dashed past us like a bolt of lightning.

What does the author's choice of words above suggest about the thief's actions?
A.
The thief was able to hide to avoid being found.
B.
The thief was weighed down and unable to walk easily.
C.
The thief limped as though he had been injured.
D.
The thief was suited to run extremely fast.