Idaho man arrested after allegedly flying stolen plane to California and fleeing into desert
An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from a North Las Vegas hangar.
He allegedly flew it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and eventually ran into a desert area after officers inquired about the aircraft.
The man, who is currently in custody in San Bernardino County, faces charges of possession of a stolen airplane and taking stolen property across state lines.
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The incident occurred on Saturday, according to the county sheriff’s department. There could be additional charges in Nevada, according to KSNV-TV.
North Las Vegas officials said the man could also be behind attempted airplane burglaries in the three previous days before his arrest, according to the station.
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The aircraft was valued at about $80,000, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.