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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The theft of a San Antonio Fire Department ambulance, with a patient and staff on board, raises concerns about the security of emergency vehicles in the area. 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, and an investigation is underway to determine if the device was disabled or broken, suggests that the fire department has taken steps to prevent such incidents. However, the repeated occurrences of stolen ambulances indicate a need for continued vigilance and potentially enhanced security measures. As the investigation unfolds, Alamo Heights residents will be watching to see what measures the fire department takes to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the safety of patients and emergency responders.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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