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NewsJune 25, 2017

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- While a television news crew was gathering footage for a story about crime in downtown Albuquerque, a thief drove off in the station's SUV. KOB-TV news director Michelle Donaldson said the vehicle was recovered within a half-hour without police assistance by following the GPS tracking device on board. She said the thief had fled the scene, and the SUV was locked with the keys missing. The crew was reporting on recent concerns about crime and safety...

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TV truck stolen as crew does crime story

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- While a television news crew was gathering footage for a story about crime in downtown Albuquerque, a thief drove off in the station's SUV. KOB-TV news director Michelle Donaldson said the vehicle was recovered within a half-hour without police assistance by following the GPS tracking device on board. She said the thief had fled the scene, and the SUV was locked with the keys missing. The crew was reporting on recent concerns about crime and safety.

-- Associated Press

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