Tag: Police Equipment Theft

Patrol

Suspects Smash Patrol Vehicle Window and Steal Patrol Rifle

Two people reportedly smashed the window of a Louisiana State Police patrol vehicle and stole a patrol rifle from within the squad car.

December 5, 2019

Patrol

Florida Officer Suspended One Day After His Patrol Rifle Was Stolen

An officer with the Boynton Beach (FL) Police Department was suspended for one day after an internal investigation revealed that his patrol rifle was stolen from his unlocked patrol vehicle in May.

November 14, 2019

Patrol

Young Man Who Aspires to be a LEO Arrested for Stealing Police Equipment

A 19-year-old man who aspires to become a police officer has been arrested for reportedly stealing police radios and other "police-related items" from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office within the last year.

September 25, 2018

Patrol

Teen Stole Uncle's Police Uniform, Gun, and Patrol Car to Impress Girl

A Florida teen who wanted to impress his girlfriend stole his uncle's deputy uniform, gun, and patrol car, picked up a friend, pulled over a speeder, and called in another police agency over a convenience store disturbance, authorities said.

September 27, 2017

Patrol

LAPD Suspends Cadet Programs at Stations Where Teens Accused of Stealing Police Cruisers

In a widening investigation of the Los Angeles Police Department’s cadet program, Chief Charlie Beck on Sunday announced he has suspended training for cadets at the 77th Street Division and Pacific Division, where three cadets arrested on suspicion of stealing police cruisers were based.

June 19, 2017

Patrol

Video: LAPD Cadets Stole Police Cars, May Have Impersonated Officers, Chief Says

Three teenagers who were enrolled in the Los Angeles Police Department's cadet program stole three police cruisers along with stun guns, radios and a bulletproof vest during a string of thefts then ended in a pair of car chases late Wednesday night, according to Police Chief Charlie Beck.

June 15, 2017

Patrol

Man Reportedly Steals Officer's Truck, 'Torches' It

Jailhouse tips led authorities to a man suspected of stealing a Hammond (WI) Police Department officer's personal vehicle containing his service pistol, badge, and other police equipment from a parking lot.

November 25, 2015

Patrol

Fatal Montana OIS Ruled Justified

A coroner’s jury found Wednesday that Billings Police Officer Dave Punt was justified when he shot and killed Daniel Brawley on Jan. 6. Read Full Story Here.

November 6, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Boston Police Fire at Cruiser Thief

A South Boston man was held on $150,000 bail Monday after he allegedly stole an idling police cruiser and twice attempted to run down an officer. Wilfredo Rodriguez, 37, has been arraigned on assault and battery with intent to murder and other charges stemming from the Friday incident.

October 6, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Woman Attacks N.C. Officer With Scissors, Steals Cruiser

A mentally ill New Jersey woman attacked a Fayetteville (N.C.) Police officer with a pair of scissors and fled in a stolen cruiser after a scuffle that also involved a civilian.

September 5, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Handcuffed Man Steals Chicago Police Cruiser

While Marquette Fisher was handcuffed in the backseat of a squad car, he managed to get his hands in front of him, jumped into the front seat and drove off.

August 25, 2013

Patrol

Video: Utah Suspect Slips Cuffs, Steals Cruiser

Patrol car video released by the Riverdale (Utah) PD shows a suspect wriggling out of his handcuffs and driving away in a police cruiser. Gordon Graham, 35, was eventually arrested after leading police on a two-county chase.

July 7, 2013