Scottsbluff officers respond to report of stolen vehicle

Authorities arrested a man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Scottsbluff

May 2, 2023Updated: May 3, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - Authorities arrested a man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Scottsbluff.

According to police, witnesses told authorities they saw an intoxicated Angelo Schmidt, 27, take a vehicle. Schmidt reportedly wrecked the vehicle on South Beltline Highway.

Once contact was made with Schmidt, they found a can of beer and marijuana. In the wrecked vehicle, police found an open bottle of tequila that was only 1/3 full and more beer.

Schmidt was arrested for Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Possession of Marijuana, and Open Container.

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