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Shirtless Man Carjacks Ambulance: Medication Missing
7 Jul
Summary
- Ambulance stolen by a shirtless man on Saturday night.
- Missing ambulance contains medication and expensive equipment.
- Incident poses risks to patients, disrupts services.
A non-emergency ambulance was carjacked Saturday night by a shirtless man, according to the manager of Progressive Ambulance Service LLC. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. when the suspect confronted medics at a gas station, escalating to him jumping into and driving off with one of the vehicles.
The stolen ambulance is critical as it carries medication, a stretcher, and expensive equipment, posing potential risks to future patients. The service is currently facing disruptions, forcing adjustments to ensure all scheduled appointments are met despite the loss of a vehicle.
Authorities were alerted and used the ambulance's GPS to track its last known location to the Tanglewild area before the signal was deactivated. The case remains open and active, with police urging the public to report any sightings of the stolen vehicle.
