You Read That Right: Someone Stole a New York State Police Car
This sounds like something straight out of a movie, but it happened right here in Upstate New York.
According to a report from Columbia County Morning News, a New York State Police vehicle, Troop Car 1C37, was reportedly stolen earlier today and was last seen traveling along I-90 in the Schodack area.
No Weapons Inside the Vehicle
Thankfully, officials say there were no weapons inside the vehicle at the time of the theft.
The situation unfolded fast, with multiple Troops working together to track the stolen cruiser. State Police confirm that one male suspect is now in custody, thanks to the efforts of members of Troop K.
For reference, Troop C, where the stolen car originated, covers much of the Southern Tier, including Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties, with headquarters in Sidney, NY.
Were They Able to Track It?
As news of the incident spread online, locals were quick to weigh in. One commenter, Scott Kelsey, asked what a lot of people were wondering:…