Man Steals CBS2 News Vehicle In Midtown, Sideswipes Taxi

Man Steals CBS2 News Vehicle In Midtown, Sideswipes Taxi

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A CBS2 news vehicle was stolen while our crews were at work in Midtown on Tuesday.

It happened shortly before 4 p.m. on 50th Street between Ninth and Tenth avenues.

Surveillance video shows a man talking with one of our photographers.

He then walks across the street, appearing to leave, before heading back towards the truck, hopping in and taking off.

The suspect sideswiped a taxi at 50th and Fifth Avenue.

The vehicle was eventually found in the Bronx on 138th Street and Cypress Avenue in the Mott Haven section.

NYPD officers found the 24-year-old suspect and took him into custody.

Grand larceny charges are pending.

Thankfully, no one was injured, including our crews.

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April 14, 2021 at 06:46AM