Theft/Property — Jacksonville, FL — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A city rescue unit was stolen from a fire station in Jacksonville's Brentwood community and later recovered after the driver was pulled over.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Jacksonville, FL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: male, age 28
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The theft occurred on July 14, 2026, at Fire Station 9 on North Main Street in Jacksonville's Brentwood community.
  • A firefighter spotted a man entering the fire station around 7 p.m. and leaving with the rescue unit shortly after.
  • The driver was pulled over about 5 miles away, near the Anheuser-Busch plant, and taken into custody at 10:30 p.m.
  • The suspect, Amaree Markell Wiggins, 28, was arrested on charges of theft of a motor vehicle valued at over $100,000 and burglary.