STOLEN CAR: Car Stolen As Owner Pumps Tire

by News Desk | Sep 16, 2024 · 9:12 am | North Lauderdale News

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026 · 4:59 pm

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NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2024) — Todays unfortunate incident involved a car disappearing into air while its owner was busy pumping a tire.

At 5 o’clock in the evening on Saturday August 31st officers, in North Lauderdales BSO district were called to 8000 Hampton Boulevard to investigate a vehicle theft incident. Initial inquiries indicated that a man was inflating one of his cars tires. A 2020 Chev Equinox. When another man approached him and inquired about his actions. The victim confirmed that he was indeed putting air into his tire and proceeded to check the pressure. After inflating the tire and completing his task the person stated that he heard the sound of a door opening and closing nearby. Upon glancing up in response, to the noise he observed that the individual he had been conversating with moments before was now seated behind the wheel of his car and departing from the scene.

Investigators have footage showing the two men interacting with the individual who then drives away in a Chevy Equinox vehicle. The individual is dressed in a hooded sweatshirt with red letters along, with red and black shorts.

If you have any knowledge about this incident or are familiar with the matter in question mentioned here and would like to share information about it or help out in any way and maintain anonymity while doing so kindly get in touch with BSO North Lauderdale District Detective Lisa Sokol by calling 954 720. 2261 Or by sending a tip using the SaferWatch app.

Alternatively for those who prefer to stay anonymous you can reach out to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954. 493. TIPS ( 8477 ) visit browardcrimestoppers.org online or simply dial ** TIPS (8477 ) from any device, within the United States.

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