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Thieves Use Tow Trucks to Steal Cars in San Bernardino

1/6/2026

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Thieves in San Bernardino County are using unmarked tow trucks to steal vehicles, according to residents.
Surveillance footage captured a tow truck taking a Toyota Tacoma from White Ash Road during the New Year holiday.
Brandon Hurtado, the truck's owner, posted about the incident on social media, prompting others to report similar thefts.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating these incidents and has not released further details.

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Story summary

Thieves in San Bernardino County are using unmarked tow trucks to steal vehicles, according to residents.
Surveillance footage captured a tow truck taking a Toyota Tacoma from White Ash Road during the New Year holiday.
Brandon Hurtado, the truck's owner, posted about the incident on social media, prompting others to report similar thefts.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating these incidents and has not released further details.