The Brief
- The stolen 1971 Ford Maverick is a high-value, film-featured vehicle estimated at more than $50,000.
- Scott Armstrong says he called DeKalb Police seven times over 2.5 hours and no officer arrived.
- Police say they prioritized active shooting, theft and street racing calls and did not deem the car theft an immediate emergency.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A DeKalb County man says he was left feeling ignored after his vintage Ford Maverick was stolen, and he says police failed to respond for more than two hours.
What we know:
Scott Armstrong told FOX 5 he stopped at a Chevron on Snapfinger Road around 9:45 p.m. Saturday to pay for gas and grab snacks. When he walked back outside, his 1971 Ford Maverick was gone.…