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John Wayne Airport passenger arrested after stealing aircraft tug
A 26-year-old passenger was arrested at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, after breaching a secured area and stealing airport equipment. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time when the suspect bypassed a locked door at Gate 12.
After entering the restricted tarmac area, the man stole an Alaska Airlines baggage vehicle and drove it across the airfield, where he collided with another vehicle near a gate. The suspect also attempted to hijack an American Airlines service vehicle before being apprehended by airport police near Gate 7.
The suspect was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and subsequently transferred to county jail. He faces charges of vehicle theft, vandalism, and trespassing. The incident caused temporary disruptions to flight operations.
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Alaska Airlines · American Airlines · John Wayne Airport · Santa Ana
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Airport police overpowered the suspect near Gate 7 following a collision. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident began around 5:30 p.m. local time when the suspect bypassed a locked door at Gate 12. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 26-year-old passenger was arrested at John Wayne Airport after breaching a secured area and stealing an aircraft tug. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect stole an Alaska Airlines baggage vehicle and collided with another vehicle on the tarmac. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect faces charges of vehicle theft, vandalism, and trespassing. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de