GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gainesville Police said someone stole a Gainesville patrol vehicle early Sunday morning from the Paces Landing Apartments on Paces Court, then crashed it a short distance away.
Investigators said it happened at about 5:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Paces Court.
They said that someone broke into the vehicle, then drove off in the vehicle. The vehicle was involved in what police described as a minor crash a short distance away from where it was taken.
According to a release from police, safety features equipped in the vehicle alerted officers to the location where it was recovered.
Police said they are conducting an active investigation..
Anyone with information in connection with the theft of the vehicle is asked to contact Gainesville Police at 770-535-5165.
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