A person posing as a tow truck driver pulled up to an active crash site in Tampa and drove away with a victim's SUV, according to WFLA. The Florida Highway Patrol was investigating the theft, which exploited the confusion of a crash scene to steal a vehicle.
Operator takeaway
A fake tow driver stealing a car from a crash scene — impersonating a tow operator to steal vehicles is a growing problem, and it is the reason police should verify tow operator credentials at every scene.