SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - San Luis Obispo Police respond to an emergency call and have one of their hand held devices used for catching speeding vehicles stolen.
According to Police on Sunday morning around 1:40am San Luis Obispo Police Officers were responding to an emergency call for service where several people were reported to be involved in a physical fight at 55 Stenner. Officers arrived on scene, including members of the SLOPD motorcycle unit.
While attempting to determine if anyone was injured and investigate the area for a potential crime one of the motorcycle officers parked their motorcycle near 55 Stenner and had to leave it unattended for a short period of time. During this time an unknown suspect(s) took a LIDAR from a pouch located on the police motorcycle.
LIDAR's are hand held units utilized by law enforcement officers for speed enforcement. The LIDAR (a like photograph is attached) is manufactured by Laser Technologies and is an Ultra Lyte model valued at over $2,500.00. Possession of this unit is a felony for unauthorized persons.
Anyone with information about this theft is encouraged to contact the San Luis Obispo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
