2/28/25 Louisville, KY – Saint Matthews Ambulance Stolen From Louisville Hospital – Ambulance Found Abandoned After It Hit A Pole – Escaped

February 28, 2025

An ambulance was recovered just minutes after being stolen from a downtown Louisville hospital Friday night.

Louisville Metro Police Department said a St. Matthews ambulance was stolen from UofL Health – Jewish Hospital around 7:30 p.m.

Police said it was taken while the ambulance crew was inside with a patient.

LMPD surrounded the area, saying the ambulance was found three minutes later on S Jackson Street. It had been abandoned.

Police said whoever stole the ambulance hit a pole, causing minor damage to the vehicle.

There are no suspects, but police are canvassing the area.

LMPD’s First Division is handling the investigation.