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Phoenix Police patrol car stolen during aggravated assault investigation, suspect arrested

By FOX 10 Staff
Updated  October 1, 2022 9:19pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

Suspect accused of taking police car during shooting investigation

A teen is recovering after a shooting in north Phoenix and while police were investigating the scene, a patrol car was stolen.

PHOENIX - A 20-year-old man is in custody after he reportedly tried to steal a Phoenix Police patrol car on Friday night.

Police say they were investigating an aggravated assault case near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road when a man busted through the window of a patrol car and stole the vehicle.

Isaiah Orozco, the suspected car thief, reportedly led officers on a pursuit before eventually being taken into custody.

Orozco also reportedly dumped a police rifle that was later recovered by authorities.

No other details were released about the investigation.

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