Theft of Wheelchair on Liberty Ave; Search and Response
Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Summary: A report was received regarding the theft of a wheelchair on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The suspect was seen walking down the street with the stolen wheelchair. Medics were present but did not approach the suspect. Responding units attempted to locate the wheelchair, but initial searches were unsuccessful. The incident involved multiple locations, including Liberty Ave, 7th and Penn, and the area near 6th Avenue. There was also a report that the victim may have fallen out of the wheelchair during the incident. Despite efforts, the wheelchair was not recovered, and the designated wheelchair van was out of service.