Lucerne Valley, CA - Man Steals San Bernadino County Sheriff's Patrol Car - Hour Long Chase - Spike Strips Damage And Stop

Stolen patrol car recovered after chase
January 14, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Staff Writer
 

LUCERNE VALLEY • A man stole a sheriff’s patrol car and led officials on an hour-long chase before being stopped by a spike strip, according to initial reports.


The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s patrol car was first reported stolen from the Lucerne Valley sub-station at around 8 a.m., according to scanner traffic.


Officials had to use a spike strip to stop the vehicle near the Mitsubishi Cement Plant, according to initial reports.


Reports show the unidentified man was taken into custody at 9 a.m.


Information on how the man was able to steal the patrol car was not immediately released.

Please check back later as further information is made available.

Beatriz E. Valenzuela can be reached at 951-6276 or at BValenzuela@VVDailyPress.com
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