A Boulder Fire-Rescue engine was swiped early Wednesday, setting off a rolling drama that ended in Longmont with a suspect in handcuffs and a Boulder County Sheriff's Office deputy nursing minor injuries after a foot chase, authorities said.
Police: Engine Recovered, Suspect In Custody
The Boulder Police Department said in a news release that the fire engine was taken on Wednesday morning and later found in Longmont. Officers arrested a suspect, though police have not publicly identified the person or listed any charges. The department said it planned to release additional details later Wednesday.
Deputy Injured During Foot Chase
A Boulder County Sheriff's Office deputy suffered minor injuries while chasing the suspect on foot, according to the Denver Gazette. Officials have described the injuries as minor and have not yet provided more information about what exactly unfolded during the pursuit or what led up to the theft.
Investigation Ongoing
Investigators are still trying to figure out how the fire engine was taken from service, and police have not said whether any equipment on the rig was damaged or went missing. City and county officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and authorities are asking anyone with information about the theft to contact the Boulder Police Department.
