Stolen Vehicle Eludes Police but Suspect is Captured After Dumping It
Albuquerque – On January 20th, we were driving around the west side when we heard officers were trying to locate a stolen vehicle. The suspects had already eluded the officers…
Crash Leads to Car Jacking and Chaos Across ABQ
Albuquerque – Around 10AM, the Albuquerque Police Department was following a white sedan in Southwest Albuquerque. The driver got scared of the police presence and took off at a high…
Stolen Car Suspect Admits Fleeing Because He Had Warrants
On June 10, Estevan Maestas fled a traffic stop in a stolen Nissan Versa. After abandoning the vehicle near Walmart, he was found hiding in a shed. Police recovered fentanyl,…
Another Day in the War Zone, Another Stolen Car
War Zone/ABQ – This morning, at around 930AM, we noticed APD’s air support was assisting ground officers in the process of capturing a stolen vehicle offender. The stolen vehicle was…
APD Catches Stolen Car Suspect After Foot Chase Near Uptown
Albuquerque- Around mid day, the Albuquerque Police Department attempted to stop a stolen Cadillac Escalade in Albuquerque’s always exciting War Zone. Always hard working officers from the Southeast area command…
Deadly Carjacking Ends in Chaos and Fatal Shootout of Famous TikToker’s Family
Albuquerque – Around 3:30 AM on March 11, officers responded to a shooting that happened at the Montgomery Park which is near San Mateo Blvd. and Comanche NE. Shortly after…
Couple Joyrides High End SUV, Man Arrested on Felony Stolen Car Charges
On March 8, 2025, Albuquerque police tracked a stolen Mercedes using GPS. Driver Kyle Zirnheld and a woman fled but were found hiding. Police recovered car keys and drugs. The…
Barcelona Rd SW Temporarily Closed Due to Police Activity
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office closed Barcelona Rd SW near the 1700 block due to police activity. BCSO is assisting APD with a stolen vehicle, mainly handling traffic control. Authorities…
Juvenile Steals Car and Has Extended Mag Gun on Him When Arrested by APD
Albuquerque – Around 10:30AM on January 28th, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department were made aware of a stolen car that was driving around Albuquerque. Units from the Northeast area command…
APD Highlights 7% Decrease in Reported Auto Thefts in 2024
Albuquerque – APD held a press conference today saying that their Auto Theft Unit conducted over 100 proactive operations for the duration of the year 2024. Chief Harold Medina and…