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October 20th, 2025
Stolen Box Truck Recovered – See Dash Cam Video
Oct 17, 2025 – A stolen box truck was forced off of the road after three attempted PIT maneuvers by the Pierce County Sheriff’s office in Tacoma, Washington.
Two male suspects were observed driving the stolen box truck on Oct 12, 2025 at around 12:45am on eastbound 120th Street. Once the Sheriff’s deputies turned on their emergency lights, the box truck started driving erratically while trying to evade the officers. The suspects attempted to collide into a deputy’s vehicle during their getaway. In order to stop the vehicle, the deputies attempted several PIT maneuvers. The suspects managed the stabilize the vehicle after the first two PIT maneuvers, but they were unsuccessful after the third attempt.
After the third PIT maneuver, the box truck rolled over on the side of the road and started to catch fire. Fortunately for the suspects, the deputies broke through in the windshield and pulled them to safety. The entire incident was captured on dash cam video.
Watch the dramatic dash cam video
Dash cameras have been used widely by law enforcement throughout the United States. They have been used as indisputable evidence during criminal trials and have played a large part in winning convictions. They have also been used to add an additional layer of accountability to law enforcement for the citizens in the jurisdictions in which they operate.
Unfortunately, commercial vehicles are one of the biggest targets for thieves as they are often left unattended for extended periods of time. Many times the thieves would steal the vehicles at night or during long weekends. By the time the fleet owner discovers that the vehicle is stolen, the cargo is often removed and the thieves are long-gone. Fortunately in this case, the vehicle was spotted and recovered by law enforcement shortly after it was stolen.
Source: CDLLife.com
