Forest Service law enforcement officers announced today that one of two Polaris all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), stolen on Jan 20 from the Cave Creek ranger district storage yard, was recovered today by the Phoenix Police Department.
According to Phoenix Police Public Information Officer Luis Samudio, the “suspicious” ATV, reported by a concerned citizen, had been spray-painted in an attempt to disguise the stolen vehicle.
Earlier this week, an 18-foot cargo trailer, also missing from the same theft, was found by DPS officers off I-17 at Buckeye Road.
“The news just gets better and better,” said Lisa Lewman, Forest Service Special Agent. “We continue to receive tremendous support from a number of OHV/ATV groups whose members are highly concerned about this theft. The community interest and support has been outstanding.”
Forest Service law enforcement officers continue to request assistance from the public in the recovery of one Polaris all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and assorted Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) supplies and equipment. The items were stolen the night of Tuesday, January 20, from the storage yard at the Cave Creek Ranger District administrative offices in Scottsdale.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for any information which will lead to recovery of the stolen property and or the apprehension of the persons responsible for the crime.
A detailed description of the stolen equipment:
One 2007 dark green Polaris Sportsman 800 ATV
Approximately 300-400 Forest Service OHV maps, Bendix King Radio batteries, several 300-person First Aid kits, numerous Bell helmets and orange safety vests marked with “OHV AMBASSADOR” across the back.
If you have any information about the other missing ATV and equipment, please contact Forest Service Special Agent Lisa Lewman at (602) 225-5309.