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Calif. burglary suspect tries to flee in fire truck

Officers arrested man accused of breaking into post office, attempting to steal fire engine responding to tripped alarm

By Chris Biele
Fox40

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Officers arrested a man accused of not only breaking into the post office on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, but attempting to steal a fire engine responding to the tripped alarm.

United States Postal Service representatives say the suspect broke into the facility Sunday morning by busting a back window. An alarm sounded, triggering the Sacramento Metro Fire District to respond. Witnesses report the suspect bashed a front window to escape.

Firefighters say the suspect attempted to steal Engine 109, but only succeeded in accidently sounding the siren.

Full story: USPS: Suspect Breaks into Post Office, Tries to Escape in Fire Truck