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12/4/19 Freemont, OH – Man Enters Sandusky County EMS Ambulance From Passenger Door – Slides to Driver’s Seat – Tries To Steal Ambulance Putting It Into Gear – EMT Yells At Man And Gets Out And Runs – Captured Says He Is God And Son Is Jesus Christ – Mental Eval For Him
December 4, 2019 www.thenews-messenger.com A Fremont man was charged Tuesday when he attempted to steal a Sandusky County ambulance after admitting that he had lied about his girlfriend going into labor, and later told police he was God and his son was Jesus Christ....
11/26/19 Flint, MI – STAT Ambulance Stolen From McLaren Hospital – Police Chase – Crash – Totaled Ambulance
November 26, 2019 www.wnem.com Someone stole an ambulance, sparking a police chase that lead to a crash. STAT EMS said that at around 12:09 a.m. on Nov. 26 STAT EMS ambulance staff had parked their ambulance at McLaren Hospital in Flint for a call. When they left the...
11/23/19 Cocoa, FL – Rash Of Dumpster Fire Calls – District Fire Chief’s SUV Stolen From Fire Scene – Found Abandoned – Suspect Escaped
November 23, 2019 www.wftv.com Cocoa police are trying to find the person who set several fires and then took off with a district chief's fire vehicle. Crews said they first showed up to put out a dumpster fire on Brevard Avenue on Saturday night. Another fire was...
11/19/19 Meridian, MS – Man Steals Ambulance While EMS Provider Is Sleeping In Back – Jumps Out Of Moving Ambulance On Ramp 80 MPH Police Chase – Boxed In – Runs – Captured
November 19, 2019 www.ems1.com A man was arrested this week after stealing an ambulance and driving off with an EMS provider napping in the back. The rig was stopped at a truck stop in Mississippi when the suspect allegedly jumped in the driver’s seat, WTOK reported....
11/12/19 Washington D.C. – AAA Transport Ambulance Stolen From Georgetown Hospital – Found Miles Away Near Firehouse – Abandoned
November 12, 2019 www.wusa9.com D.C. police are searching for a suspect who stole an ambulance from Georgetown University Hospital early Tuesday morning. Police said officers were called to investigate the reported theft around 1:55 a.m. when they learned that the...
11/12/19 Hoboken, NJ – Man Tries To Steal Ambulance At Hoboken Medical Center – Man Tried Several Times To Put The Ambulance In Gear – Police Entered The Rear Door And Captured Him
November 12, 2019 www.patch.com/new-jersey A Lyndhurst man locked himself inside an ambulance at Hoboken University Medical Center and tried to drive off with the vehicle on Sunday morning, police said. According to the Hoboken Police Department, police responded to...
11/10/19 Detroit, MI – Man Enters Firehouse Undetected – Steals Ambulance – Smashes Right Through Garage Door – On I-75 Police See Ambulance Rollover Hit Another Vehicle – Total Loss To Ambulance – 2nd Ambulance Stolen This Year
November 10, 2019 www.clickondetroit.com An ambulance stolen from Eastern Market was involved in a collision Sunday afternoon. According to authorities, someone went inside the fire station near Eastern Market and drove an EMS vehicle through the door at about 2 p.m....
10/22/19 – Clearcreek, OH – Kidnapped Victim Escaped Captors – Breaks Into Fire Department While Firefighters Are Out At Car Fire – Steals Ambulance – Drives To Children’s Hospital
October 22, 2019 www.nbcnews.com An Ohio man who stole an ambulance and drove himself to the hospital was later determined to be a kidnapping victim who had been locked in a dog cage and tortured for several days, according to police. Authorities began investigating...
10/2/19 – Harrison County, WV – Mental Evaluation Patient Attacks EMTs – Steals Ambulance – Clarksburg Crash Into Utility Poles – Totaled
October 2, 2019 www.wboy.com UPDATE (OCTOBER 2, 2019: 9:43 p.m.): According to the Anmoore Volunteer Fire Department, at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday they received a call seeking medical attention. Officials said that an ambulance from the station and the...
10/1/19 – Red Lake, MN – Two Juveniles Stole A Red Lake Ambulance From The Red Lake Hospital – Beltrami Deputy Tried Traffic Stop – Sped Up – Tire Deflation Spikes Disabled It
October 1, 2019 www.kvrr.com Two juveniles were taken into custody after they stole a Red Lake ambulance and fled from police. The Beltrami County Sheriffs Office received reports of a stolen Red Lake ambulance from the Red Lake Hospital at approximately 1:18 a.m. on...
9/29/19 – Fairmont, WV – Homeless Man Steals Ambulance From Fairmont Regional Medical Center – Man Abandons Ambulance – Police Found Him Walking To Take It Again – Captured
September 29, 2019 www.timeswv.com A 26-year-old homeless man was charged with grand larceny after taking an ambulance worth approximately $50,000 Sept. 26 outside Fairmont Regional Medical Center in Fairmont, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint states...
9/24/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Stolen Philadelphia Fire Department Ambulance – Stolen From Methodist Hospital By Mental Illness Person – Said He Wanted To Go On Same Runs
September 24, 2019 www.6abc.com Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a man stole an ambulance on Tuesday night. It happened around 9:20 p.m. while paramedics were inside Methodist Hospital located on the 2300 block of South Broad Street. Philadelphia...
9/23/19 – Morgantown, WV – Fayette County EMS Ambulance Stolen From Hospital In WV – Crashed Into A Star Ambulance – Then Crashes Into A Pole – Captured
September 23, 2019 www.whsv.com Police say they have caught a West Virginia inmate who escaped a prisoner transport van and tried to flee in a stolen ambulance. According to Morgantown Police, 45-year-old Craig Allen Martisko of Granville faces numerous charges in the...
9/23/19 – Tomball, TX – Ambulance Stolen While EMTs were treating a 2 Year Old – Police Unable To Catch Him After
September 23, 2019 www.whsv.com Tomball police say they have identified a man who reportedly moved an ambulance while technicians were treating a 2-year-old in the back. According to Tomball PD, emergency services were being rendered to a toddler in the back of an...
9/11/19 – Prattville, AL – Man Breaks Into Volunteer Unattended Firehouse – Steals Pick Up Mini Pumper And Is Identified Driving It – The $60,000 Brush Truck Was Found Abandoned
September 11, 2019 www.montgomeryadvertiser.com It didn't take long for an alleged fire truck thief in Autauga County to get his comeuppance. Matthew Tyler Weathers, 23, of the 100 block of Ball Enright Road is charged with burglary and theft, said Sheriff Joe...
9/9/19 – Monroe, LA – Ambulance Stolen From St. Francis Medical Center – Monroe Police Stop Ambulance – Captured – Arrested
September 9, 2019www.myarklamiss.comA Thibodaux man has been arrested after police say he stole an ambulance and took it for a short joy ride.According to arrest reports for 28-year-old Matthew Matherne, officers with the Monroe Police Department were called to the...
8/30/19 Wagoner County, OK Man steals Wagoner EMS Ambulance From Saint Frances Hospital – Police chase on Highway – Man used Ambulance lights / Sirens for 30 miles – Stop sticks – Captured
TROOPERS CHASE STOLEN AMBULANCE ON MUSKOGEE TURNPIKEBy: Skyler CooperPublished: August 30, 2019 11:42 AMPhoto Credit: Skyler CooperA man driving a stolen ambulance led Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers on a pursuit Friday morning from Muskogee to near Broken...
08-26-19 Nashville, TN – Man Steals Ambulance from Vanderbilt Medical Ctr – Stops – Backs Up and Crashes into Patrol Car – Airbags Deployed – Then Crashes into Trees
Man arrested after stealing ambulance from Vanderbilt Posted: 11:06 PM, Aug 26, 2019 By: Rebekah Pewitt NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man stole an ambulance from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, eventually crashing into a patrol car and driving into the woods...
08/09/19 Orange, TX – Man Just Released From Jail – Steals Orange FD Medical Pickup Right Out Of Central Fire Department – Police Spot It – Chase Totaled Truck – Back To Jail
08/9/19 Orange, TX - Man Just Released From Jail - Steals Orange FD Medical Pickup Right Out Of Central Fire Department - Police Spot It - Chase Totaled Truck - Back To Jail August 9, 2019www.orangeleader.comA man released from jail early Friday morning landed himself...
08/08/19 Grand Bay, AL – Man That Rolled His Car Over – Steals Jackson County Fire Rescue Truck From Firefighter At Knife Point – Deputies Spotted Truck At Trailer Park – Arrested
08/08/19 Grand Bay, AL - Man That Rolled His Car Over - Steals Jackson County Fire Rescue Truck From Firefighter At Knife Point - Deputies Spotted Truck At Trailer Park - Arrested August 8, 2019 www.firerescue1.com A 29-year-old Alabama man is in the Mobile County...
08/07/19 Phoenix, AZ – Woman Steals Phoenix Fire Department Ambulance From Fire Department – Stop Sticks – Crash – Captured
08/7/19 Phoenix, AZ - Woman Steals Phoenix Fire Department Ambulance From Fire Department - Stop Sticks - Crash - Captured August 7, 2019www.azfamily.comA woman was taken into custody Wednesday morning after she stole an ambulance in Phoenix, according to...
08/03/19 Gastonia County, NC – Man Steals Ambulance From CaroMont Medical Center – Pursuit – Captured And Arrested On Kings Mountain
08/3/19 Gastonia County, NC - Man Steals Ambulance From CaroMont Medical Center - Pursuit - Captured And Arrested On Kings Mountain August 3, 2019www.ems1.comEmergency officials say a man stole an ambulance from CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Friday and drove it...
08/2/19 Coweta, OK – Woman Steals Coweta Fire Department Ambulance From Medical Call – Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office Captured
August 2, 2019 www.okcfox.com A woman is accused of stealing a Coweta EMS ambulance. The Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that Coweta EMS was on a medical call when its ambulance was stolen July 28. Authorities determined 26-year-old Ravynn D. Teague was...
08/1/19 Montgomery County, MD – Man Armed With A Knife At Hospital Assaults Nurse – Jumps Into Montgomery County Ambulance Trying To Steal It – MMA-Trained Firefighter Takes Him Down Preventing Stolen Ambulance
08/1/19 Montgomery County, MD - Man Armed With A Knife At Hospital Assaults Nurse - Jumps Into Montgomery County Ambulance Trying To Steal It - MMA-Trained Firefighter Takes Him Down Preventing Stolen Ambulance August 1, 2019www.wcax.comA man in Maryland was arrested...
07/26/19 Bridgeview, IL – Man Steals Command Fire SUV From Fire Station – 15 Mile Pursuit Into Chicago – Boxed In By Police – Helicopter Spotter – Man Refused To Get Out – Police Break Window To Arrest Him
07/26/19 Bridgeview, IL - Man Steals Command Fire SUV From Fire Station - 15 Mile Pursuit Into Chicago - Boxed In By Police - Helicopter Spotter - Man Refused To Get Out - Police Break Window To Arrest Him July 26, 2019 www.chicagotribune.com A Chicago man accused of...
07/25/19 Harris County, TX – Former Patient Steals Cypress Creek Ambulance From Hospital – Man Goes To KFC – Gets Takeout – Then Goes To Gas Station For Cigarettes – Arrested At Gas Station
07/25/19 Harris County, TX - Former Patient Steals Cypress Creek Ambulance From Hospital - Man Goes To KFC - Gets Takeout - Then Goes To Gas Station For Cigarettes - Arrested At Gas Station July 25, 2019www.chron.comA man said he simply "needed a ride" after he stole...
07/24/19 Fort Pierce, FL – Woman Steals Ambulance From Ambulance Call – Woman Steals St. Lucie County Ambulance With Patient In The Back – Police Chase Ambulance – Crashes Into Fort Pierce Police SUV
07/24/19 Fort Pierce, FL - Woman Steals Ambulance From Ambulance Call - Woman Steals St. Lucie County Ambulance With Patient In The Back - Police Chase Ambulance - Crashes Into Fort Pierce Police SUV July 24, 2019www.cbs12.comPolice are investigating a crash involving...
07/15/19 Parry Sound, CAN. – Woman Steals Ambulance From Ambulance Base – Crashes Off The Highway – No Injuries
07/15/19 Parry Sound, CAN. - Woman Steals Ambulance From Ambulance Base - Crashes Off The Highway - No Injuries July 15, 2019www.mymuskokanow.comAn ambulance was stolen in Parry Sound today.According to a notice from the West Parry Sound Health Centre, the vehicle was...
07/14/19 Jefferson County, MO – Man Crashes The Antonia Fire Protection District SUV Through The FD Door To Steal It – Man Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles During Chase
07/14/19 Jefferson County, MO - Man Crashes The Antonia Fire Protection District SUV Through The FD Door To Steal It - Man Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles During Chase July 14, 2019www.ksdk.comA suspect is in custody after stealing a fire department SUV, leading...
07/11/19 Whitewater, WI – 21 Year Old Shirtless Man Steals Ambulance Out Of Firehouse – Police Had Reports Of The Ambulance Driving With No Lights – Ambulance Hit Road Sign And Damaged Ambulance – Intoxicated Man Found Near The Ambulance
07/11/19 Whitewater, WI - 21 Year Old Shirtless Man Steals Ambulance Out Of Firehouse - Police Had Reports Of The Ambulance Driving With No Lights - Ambulance Hit Road Sign And Damaged Ambulance - Intoxicated Man Found Near The Ambulance July 11,...
07/8/19 Fresno, CA – Man Steals American Ambulance While On Emergency Medical Call – Police Saw This Man Steal The Ambulance And Followed – Other Police Vehicle Arrived And Assisted In Stopping The Ambulance From The Highway – Arrested
07/8/19 Fresno, CA - Man Steals American Ambulance While On Emergency Medical Call - Police Saw This Man Steal The Ambulance And Followed - Other Police Vehicle Arrived And Assisted In Stopping The Ambulance From The Highway - Arrested July 8, 2019www.kmph.comA...
07/8/19 Oakland, CA – Man Steals Oakland Fire Department Truck Right Out Of The Fire Station – One Hour Dangerous Chase With Multiple Agencies – Crashed
07/8/19 Oakland, CA - Man Steals Oakland Fire Department Truck Right Out Of The Fire Station - One Hour Dangerous Chase With Multiple Agencies - Crashed July 8, 2019www.mercurynews.comA man stole an Oakland fire truck Saturday and led police officers on a wild chase...
07/1/19 Richmond County, NC – Volunteer Fire Station Broken Into – Richmond County Fire Squad Stolen And Found In Anson County Woods Completely Destroyed By Fire – Total Loss
07/1/19 Richmond County, NC - Volunteer Fire Station Broken Into - Richmond County Fire Squad Stolen And Found In Anson County Woods Completely Destroyed By Fire - Total Loss July 1, 2019www.newsobserver.comA stolen rescue squad truck was found burning in a North...
06/22/19 Houston, TX – Ambulance Stolen From Methodist Hospital – The Private City Ambulance Transit Was Found Abandoned Along A Bayou Near A Homeless Encampment – Escaped
06/22/19 Houston, TX - Ambulance Stolen From Methodist Hospital - The Private City Ambulance Transit Was Found Abandoned Along A Bayou Near A Homeless Encampment - Escaped June 22, 2019www.khou.comAn ambulance was stolen from a local hospital in northwest Houston,...
06/17/19 Staten Island, NY – Ambulance Stolen From Hospital – Ambulance Found Abandoned – A Small Oxygen Tank And Asthma Medications Were Stolen From The Ambulance – Suspect Escaped
06/17/19 Staten Island, NY - Ambulance Stolen From Hospital - Ambulance Found Abandoned - A Small Oxygen Tank And Asthma Medications Were Stolen From The Ambulance - Suspect Escaped June 17, 2019www.nypost.comA man stole an ambulance in Staten Island early Monday —...
06/17/19 Harlingen, TX – Man Steals South Texas Emergency Ambulance From Fire Station 8 Ambulance Bay – Witnesses Provided Direction Of Travel – Traffic Stop On Express Way – Man Arrested
06/17/19 Harlingen, TX - Man Steals South Texas Emergency Ambulance From Fire Station 8 Ambulance Bay - Witnesses Provided Direction Of Travel - Traffic Stop On Express Way - Man Arrested June 17, 2019www.kveo.comThe Harlingen Police Department released the following...
06/12/19 Tacoma, WA – Dangerous Fire – Tacoma FD – Battalion 2 Command Truck Stolen From Fire Scene – Man That Stole It Answered The Radio – Quick Thinking Commander Knew It Wasn’t A Firefighter – Man Arrested Drunk
06/12/19 Tacoma, WA - Dangerous Fire - Tacoma FD - Battalion 2 Command Truck Stolen From Fire Scene - Man That Stole It Answered The Radio - Quick Thinking Commander Knew It Wasn't A Firefighter - Man Arrested Drunk June 12, 2019www.kiro7.comA Tacoma Fire Department...
06/10/19 Jefferson County, OH – Intoxicated Man Found Lying On The Side Of The Road – Mingo Junction Ambulance Called By Highway Patrol To Evaluate – Man Climbs Into Driver’s Seat Trying To Steal The Ambulance – Arrested
06/10/19 Jefferson County, OH - Intoxicated Man Found Lying On The Side Of The Road - Mingo Junction Ambulance Called By Highway Patrol To Evaluate - Man Climbs Into Driver's Seat Trying To Steal The Ambulance - Arrested June 10, 2019www.wtov9.comOne person is in...
06/1/19 Canton, OH – Man Just Released From Mercy Medical Center – Attempts To Steal Plain Township FD Ambulance – Stopped By Security And Nurses
06/1/19 Canton, OH - Man Just Released From Mercy Medical Center - Attempts To Steal Plain Township FD Ambulance - Stopped By Security And Nurses June 1, 2019www.cantonrep.comA Lake Township man discharged from Mercy Medical Center reportedly tried to steal a Plain...
05/26/19 Buffalo, NY – Fire Chief’s Battalion Tahoe With Lights Flashing Stolen From Fire Call – Man Crashed Into A Camaro In A Driveway – Appeared To Be Intoxicated Behind The Wheel – Arrested
05/26/19 Buffalo, NY - Fire Chief's Battalion Tahoe With Lights Flashing Stolen From Fire Call - Man Crashed Into A Camaro In A Driveway - Appeared To Be Intoxicated Behind The Wheel - Arrested May 26, 2019 www.buffalonews.com A Buffalo man is accused of stealing a...
05/20/19 Nashville, TN – Man Steals Nashville FD Ambulance From Hospital – Man Was Leaning On The Air Horn All Over Mid Town – Suspect Captured Parked Leaning On Air Horn
05/20/19 Nashville, TN - Man Steals Nashville FD Ambulance From Hospital - Man Was Leaning On The Air Horn All Over Mid Town - Suspect Captured Parked Leaning On Air Horn May 20, 2019www.wsmv.comA man is in custody this morning after police say he stole an ambulance...
05/17/19 Wellsboro, NY – Under The Influence Man Steals ALS SUV From Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital – Crashes Through School Fence – Burglarized 4 Buildings – Arrested
05/17/19 Wellsboro, NY - Under The Influence Man Steals ALS SUV From Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital - Crashes Through School Fence - Burglarized 4 Buildings - Arrested May 17, 2019 www.sungazette.com Joshua Shoemaker, 32, Candor, New York, was jailed in Tioga...
05/15/19 Victorville, CA – An AMR Ambulance Was Stolen From Bear Valley Urgent Care – A Short Failure To Yield By Deputies – Vehicle Stopped – Man Arrested
05/15/19 Victorville, CA - An AMR Ambulance Was Stolen From Bear Valley Urgent Care - A Short Failure To Yield By Deputies - Vehicle Stopped - Man Arrested May 15, 2019www.vvng.comVictorville Police arrested 40-year-old Kevin Craig Crowder after he allegedly stole an...
05/13/19 Fayetteville, GA – 19 Year Old Female Observed Stealing A Fayette County Ambulance From The Piedmont Fayette Hospital – Lookout Broadcast Found It Traveling In Atlanta – Captured
05/13/19 Fayetteville, GA - 19 Year Old Female Observed Stealing A Fayette County Ambulance From The Piedmont Fayette Hospital - Lookout Broadcast Found It Traveling In Atlanta - Captured May 13, 2019www.thecitizen.comIn Fayetteville, 19-year-old Newnan resident...
05/11/19 Yonkers, NY – Man Steals Empris Ambulance From St. John’s Hospital ER – Chase By Police – Jumps Out Of Ambulance – Rolls Down Riverside Ave. – Crashes Into Pole
05/11/19 Yonkers, NY - Man Steals Empris Ambulance From St. John's Hospital ER - Chase By Police - Jumps Out Of Ambulance - Rolls Down Riverside Ave. - Crashes Into Pole May 11, 2019www.westchester.news12.comA man was taken into custody for allegedly stealing an...
05/6/19 Attleboro, MA – Brewster Ambulance Stolen When Parked And Locked – Police Investigating Unknown Thief – Ambulance Found Abandoned
05/6/19 Attleboro, MA - Brewster Ambulance Stolen When Parked And Locked - Police Investigating Unknown Thief - Ambulance Found Abandoned April 29, 2019www.readingeagle.comPolice are investigating how an ambulance was briefly stolen in Attleboro.According to the...
05/5/19 Natchitoches, LA – Man Steals Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Ambulance From The Hospital – Ambulance Crashed Into Concrete Barrier – Man Caught – Says He Needed A Ride Home
05/5/19 Natchitoches, LA - Man Steals Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Ambulance From The Hospital - Ambulance Crashed Into Concrete Barrier - Man Caught - Says He Needed A Ride Home May 5, 2019www.theadvocate.comA Bogalusa man who was caught driving a stolen...
04/29/19 Tulpehocken Township, PA- Adult Addiction Recovery Center- Women Gets in Running Ambulance- Tries to Steal it- Tried to put it in Gear- Medic Fights with Her- Stopped her and Fought For the Keys- Arrested
04/29/19 Tulpehocken Township, PA- Adult Addiction Recovery Center- Women Gets in Running Ambulance- Tries to Steal it- Tried to put it in Gear- Medic Fights with Her- Stopped her and Fought For the Keys- Arrested April 29, 2019 www.readingeagle.com A Pottstown woman...
04/28/19 Myrtle Beach, SC- Mental Health Patient Steals Ambulance from Hospital Bay- Two People and a Medic in Back of Ambulance- Property Damage to Hospital and Ambulance
04/28/19 Myrtle Beach, SC- Mental Health Patient Steals Ambulance from Hospital Bay- Two People and a Medic in Back of Ambulance- Property Damage to Hospital and Ambulance April 28, 2019www.cbs17.comThe Horry County Police Department is investigating after a mental...
04/27/19 London Ontario, CAN- Man Steals Ambulance from Hospital- Police Located and Pursued Ambulance- Arrest Made for Stolen Ambulance and Possession of Drugs
04/27/19 London Ontario, CAN- Man Steals Ambulance from Hospital- Police Located and Pursued Ambulance- Arrest Made for Stolen Ambulance and Possession of Drugs April 27, 2019www.kitchener.ctvnews.caPolice have recovered an ambulance that was stolen from Strathroy...