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UPDATE (4:36 p.m.):
Brownsville police on Monday has identified 31-year-old Jesus Gilberto Hernandez as the suspect who stole an ambulance Sunday morning.
Hernandez has an active arrest warrant for theft of property, a 2nd degree felony, and could possibly face federal charges, according to an update on published to Facebook.
Police say Hernandez is currently in Mexico and is deemed dangerous.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Brownsville police are investigating after someone stole an ambulance Sunday morning before crashing into barriers at an international bridge.
In a Facebook post, police said they responded to an establishment in the 2000 block of International Boulevard at approximately 7:05 a.m.
“An individual, who later became a suspect, had complained of abdominal pain and requested to be transported to the hospital,” the post stated. “The suspect unexpectedly jumped into the driver’s seat of the ambulance and sped away from the scene.”
The suspect then drove the ambulance toward the border where he crashed into barriers before crashing into Matamoros.
“No injuries to emergency personnel or bystanders have been reported at this time,” the post stated. “The incident is under investigation, and further details will be provided as soon as they become available.”
At 3:17 p.m. Sunday, Brownsville police said the stolen ambulance has been recovered and returned to the U.S.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to our outstanding local, state, federal, and international partners for their invaluable assistance in this matter,” the police department said on Facebook, adding that the investigation remains active.
In late 2022, an Alton woman who displayed erratic behavior, stole a Pharr EMS ambulance from Mission Regional Medical Center before leading police on a lunch-hour chase through the Upper Valley.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information from the Brownsville Police Department.
Here’s the latest update:
Brownsville police arrest man who stole ambulance, drove to Mexico
