Wild Scene in Upstate NY: State Police Cruiser Stolen, One Arrested

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.

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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:

“Don’t they have GPS and can track it?”

The team at Columbia County Morning News replied:

“That’s how they know the location. I believe they just got it, or are closing in. The last report had the vehicle sitting idle with no other troop cars near it. Male subject in custody.”

So, yes, technology and teamwork helped track down the stolen cruiser quickly, ending a bizarre situation before anyone got hurt.

It’s still unclear how the suspect managed to get his hands on a marked police car, but the incident sparked plenty of chatter (and disbelief) across Upstate as it unfolded.

The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released soon.