By Shawn Henry 
A bold thief in upstate New York is making headlines after allegedly stealing a marked NY State Police SUV straight from a repair shop—then taking it on a nearly 100-mile joyride before troopers finally boxed it in.
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The drama kicked off in Oneonta, where the cruiser was in the shop for routine service. Sometime after hours, a suspect reportedly broke in, grabbed the keys, and hit the road like they were auditioning for Grand Theft Auto: Albany Edition. For roughly two hours, the stolen police vehicle cruised through multiple counties before officers caught up with it in Rensselaer County, just outside Albany.
Troopers swarmed the SUV and took the driver into custody without injuries, which authorities say is the only lucky part of this whole stunt.
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As for the getaway plan? It never had a prayer. Every NY State Police cruiser built since 2009 is equipped with GPS, meaning the thief might as well have been livestreaming their escape. Dispatch had the SUV’s location the entire time, tracking every turn until the chase reached its inevitable end.
Police haven’t released the suspect’s name or confirmed what charges are coming, but it’s safe to assume the list will be… extensive. The cruiser appeared undamaged, but the investigation is ongoing.
The takeaway? Stealing a police car isn’t just reckless—it’s pointless. With modern tracking tech and half the state’s troopers hunting you down, this joyride was doomed before the engine even warmed up.
John 
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