Michael Schweich speaks with LA County's Sheriff deputies after his truck was stolen, and before it was recovered |
Old Caltrans Truck is Target of Theft
Whittier~A man reportedly stole a truck this afternoon in unincorporated LA County, just east of the La Mirada city limits, and was captured a short time later.
Michael Schweich, who lives at 15921 Ocean Avenue called police about 2:00 PM this afternoon when his orange truck was stolen from the front of his home.
The truck is an old Caltrans truck that had been stripped of its decals.
Apparently, Schweich knows the suspect and was able to guide police as to where to find him.
About 30 minutes later, a man arrested at Beach Blvd. and Imperial Highway in La Habra is believed to be the suspect connected to the crime.