London Police Department, KY
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Contact us at (606) 878-7004. For media inquiries contact the Public Information Officer via email at mzawko@londonpd.com.
UPDATE: The vehicle has been located
***PLEASE HELP US LOCATE***
London Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a grey 1999 military ambulance Humvee equipped with emergency lights, siren, off-road lights, and a mobile radio owned by the London - Laurel Rescue Squad. A Rescue Squad logo is printed on the side.
The vehicle was stolen at approximately 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, Oct. 20th from Main Street where it was parked in front of the Rescue Squad as an advertisement for their Haunted House. Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle was driven to Economy Inn on North Main Street and driven by a male subject wearing dark clothing. Police are seeking information about the location of the vehicle that may be in the Rockcastle County area. The vehicle was last seen traveling on North U.S. 25 at a high rate of speed.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Dispatch at (606) 878-7000 or call London Police at (606) 878-7004.
Officers assisting on-scene include Sgt. Travis Couch, Ofc. Drew Jackson, and investigating Ofc. Dillon Blair. Also assisting include Kentucky State Police and the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
London Police arrest man for burglary and theft of Land Rover
LONDON KY— On Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 3:39 a.m. London Police were notified of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Castlewood Drive. Through investigation, Ricky Gilbert, 26, of London was arrested.
Dispatched advised that the homeowner had observed their Land Rover Range Rover backing out of the garage and heading towards North Main Street. At approximately 3:41 a.m. while Sgt. Jacob Bormann and Ofc. Dylan Hampton were patrolling on North Main Street, they observed the stolen vehicle traveling north.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and Gilbert was taken into custody.
Officers assisting in the arrest of Gilbert include Cpl. Elbert Riley, Ofc. Andrew Lawson, Ofc. James Williams.
Gilbert was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking of an automobile $10000 or more but under $1,000,000, failure to wear a seat belt, and no operator's license. He was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
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