AIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW: CAR STOLEN AS OWNER PUMPS TIRE BSO SEEKS HELP FINDING SUSPECT

While a man was busy inflating his tire with air, a thief pumped up the gas and sped away with the vehicle. Now Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are releasing video in hopes of catching the culprit.

Around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, deputies in BSO’s North Lauderdale district responded to 8000 Hampton Boulevard regarding an auto theft. The preliminary investigation revealed an adult male was pumping air into the right rear passenger tire of his 2020 black Chevy Equinox, when an unknown adult male walked over to him and asked him if he was putting air into his tire. The victim replied “yes” and then continued to monitor the air pressure. Once he finished putting air in the tire, the victim said he heard a door open and close. When he looked up, he noticed the subject he was just speaking with was in the driver’s seat of his vehicle and driving away.

Investigators obtained surveillance video that captures the interaction between the two men and the subject driving away in the Chevy Equinox. The subject is seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with red letters and red and black shorts.

Anyone who recognizes the subject or has information regarding this incident is asked to contact BSO North Lauderdale District Detective Lisa Sokol at 954-720-2261 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.