FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A swiftly recovery utilizing apparatus GPS system

Bullhead City, AZ – January 17, 2025 – At approximately 7:40 PM yesterday, a male suspect climbed over the rear wall of Station 1, located at 1260 Hancock Rd., after the gates were closed. The suspect then entered the station’s bays and stole Medic 712, a department ambulance.

The on-duty crew at Station #1 was alerted by the station’s security system and reported the theft to dispatch and Bullhead City Police Department (BHCPD). Utilizing the station’s security camera footage, personnel were able to quickly determine the direction of travel and number of suspects involved. Dispatch and staff were also able to track the location of the stolen ambulance via its onboard GPS system.

Thanks to the quick response and coordination of BHCPD, as well as neighboring law enforcement agencies including Tribal Police and California Highway Patrol (CHP), the stolen ambulance was located and safely stopped at the I-40 & Goff off-ramp. The driver was arrested and booked into jail.

After the recovery, the ambulance was inspected and inventoried by department staff. No items were found to be missing, and the vehicle was returned to service.

We appreciate the quick and effective work of all law enforcement agencies involved. Thanks to swift action, the use of security and GPS systems and the support from our partners, the situation was resolved without further complications.

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