Mississippi woman steals ambulance from hospital

Published 8:07 am Thursday, December 14, 2023

A Mississippi woman has been arrested after she reportedly stole an ambulance from a hospital.

WDAM in Hattiesburg reports that Gabrielle Craft, 28, of Covington County, has been charged with auto theft after she stole the emergency vehicle from the Covington County Hospital Wednesday.

Craft allegedly stole the ambulance from the Covington County Hospital Ambulance Service building at approximately 5 a.m. Wednesday. The ambulance’s engine was reportedly running when it was stolen.

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After stealing the vehicle, Craft reportedly drove the ambulance on U.S. 49 toward Seminary. After a road trip that lasted less than 30 minutes, Craft was arrested by a Covington County Sheriff’s Department deputy.

Craft’s bond was set at $50,000.