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Woman accused of stealing ambulance may have disabled anti-theft device, SAFD says
By Katrina Webber, Sal Salazar, Luis Cienfuegos, Alex Gamez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
The San Antonio Fire Department is investigating exactly how a woman was able to drive off in one of its ambulances Wednesday, taking two staff members and a patient along with her on a 22-mile-long ride.Alecsis Skie Roberts, 30, was arrested by San Antonio police Wednesday after they boxed in th...
Key takeaway Alecsis Skie Roberts, 30, was arrested by San Antonio police Wednesday after they boxed in the stolen ambulance near Highway 90 and Southwest Military.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The theft of a San Antonio Fire Department ambulance, with a patient and staff members on board, raises concerns about the security of emergency vehicles in the city. This incident is not an isolated one, as there have been previous cases of stolen ambulances in San Antonio, including one in 2020 and another in 2023. The fact that all SAFD ambulances are equipped with anti-theft devices, but the suspect may have been able to disable it, suggests a potential vulnerability in the system. The investigation into this incident will be crucial in determining how the theft occurred and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The safety of patients and emergency responders is paramount, and the city will be watching to see what steps the San Antonio Fire Department takes to address this issue and ensure that its ambulances are secure.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The San Antonio Fire Department is investigating exactly how a woman was able to drive off in one of its ambulances Wednesday, taking two staff members and a patient along with her on a 22-mile-long ride.Alecsis Skie Roberts, 30, was arrested by San Antonio police Wednesday after they boxed in th...
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