July 12th, 2008 @ 8:26am
by KPHO.com
Surprise, Ariz. - A thief stole a police chief's cruiser, uniform, badge and gun while he was working out at a gym Friday night, officers said.
Chief Daniel Hughes of the Surprise Police Department said he was working out at Mountainside Gym in Surprise when someone broke into his locker sometime between 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Police said Hughes discovered the thief had gained entry by cutting the lock off his locker. Another locker was also broken into and a vehicle stolen, officers said.
An all-points bulletin was issued for the recovery of the chief's unmarked 2007 White Chevy Tahoe SUV. The vehicle was recovered close by, but had been ransacked, police said.
Police said it's too early to know if the chief was targeted or if it was a random act.
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