Man Steals LA Sheriff's Car From Dealership Lot

ALHAMBRA, CA — Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole an unmarked Los Angeles Sheriff's Department vehicle from a car dealership in Alhambra. The thief now has a law enforcement vehicle equipped with emergency sirens, sheriff's officials are warning.

Authorities set up a tip line Monday for information leading to whoever stole vehicle, a 2016 Dodge Challenger.

"The vehicle has no exterior markings which would identify it as an emergency vehicle," according to Alhambra police Sgt. Steven Carr. "However, it is equipped with an emergency light package which includes covert red, blue and white strobe lights."

According to the sheriff's department, the car was stolen about 5:30 a.m. Sunday from the Alhambra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership at 1100 W. Main St.

Surveillance video shows a male suspect walking into the service area of the dealership, approaching the Dodge, then driving it away, Carr said.

The black four-door car with chrome factory wheels and the license plate number 7MRA998 also is equipped with a sheriff's department radio, but contained no weapons or other emergency equipment, Carr said.

Anyone with information about the theft was urged to call the 24-hour tip line set up by police at (626) 308-4875.

The detective handling the case can be reached at (626) 570-5187.

City News Service