"The city-owned SUV that is used to shuttle around Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen this week after someone allegedly took the keys from the mayor's City Hall office, according to the Oakland Police Officers Association. The Oakland Police Department confirmed to ABC7 Eyewitness News on Wednesday that it is investigating the reports of the stolen vehicle. Hours after it was taken, OPD said the vehicle was recovered without releasing any further details."
"Sam Singer, a spokesman for OPOA, told ABC7 that the Ford Expedition was recovered in Vallejo. Singer said an individual got the SUV keys after apparently jerry-rigging the lock to get into Lee's office, according to preliminary police reports. "This says a lot about how bad crime in Oakland really is - when the mayor's office is broken into, her car is stolen and dumped in Vallejo. Everybody is at risk," he said."
"Singer said police believe the vehicle was stolen over the President's Day holiday around 10 a.m. and was recovered on Tuesday. No arrests have been made yet, but Singer said there is a suspect and that OPD has a warrant out for that person's arrest. In a statement to to ABC7 Eyewitness News, the mayor acknowledged that OPD is actively investigating and said police cannot comment further at this time."
A city-owned Ford Expedition used to transport Mayor Barbara Lee was taken after someone allegedly removed the keys from the mayor's City Hall office. The Oakland Police Department opened an investigation and later reported the vehicle was recovered in Vallejo. Preliminary reports indicate an individual allegedly jerry-rigged the office lock to obtain the keys. Police believe the theft occurred around 10 a.m. during the President's Day holiday and recovered the vehicle on Tuesday. No arrests have been made; investigators identify a suspect and have a warrant. Mayor Lee emphasized public safety as a citywide priority.
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