Mercer Island police find stolen Auburn patrol vehicle
Dec 28, 2015, 11:25 AM | Updated: 11:34 am
The stolen Auburn police vehicle was found by Mercer Island police on Monday. (Auburn Police Department)
(Auburn Police Department)
The Auburn police vehicle that went missing Sunday was found by Mercer Island police, KING 5 reports.
Auburn police commander Mike Hirman said the 2012 Chevy Tahoe was easily identified by the Auburn logo on its doors, its paint job and the light bar on top.
The SUV had a police-issue rifle locked in a bracket inside the cab. The rifle was still inside when the SUV was found.
Auburn police say the suspect climbed a fence to get into the parking lot. However, the fence is only 3-4 feet tall, according to KIRO TV’s Joanna Small.
Fence is probably only 3-4 ft tall. Man in stolen patrol car last seen ok I-5 NB near #FEDERALWAY. @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/mcMLhuJqpC
— Joanna Small (@JoannaKIRO7) December 28, 2015
The suspect drove the vehicle through a locked gate before speeding off.
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