Rimrock AZ (August 31, 2016) – On August 29, 2016, just before 2PM, an unknown male suspect stole a Polaris Sportsman model ATV from a home in the 4800 block of E. Lavin Lane, Rimrock. The stolen quad was parked in front of the home about 15 feet from the front door with the ignition key in place.
Detailed description of the stolen vehicle: 2004 Polaris 400 Sportsman ATV, green in color with canvas tank bags, gun rack attached to the front rack with a metal drop rack on the back. The last 6 numbers of the VIN are 402707. The quad has an approximate value of $3000.
The victim told deputies he was inside his house when one his dogs started barking. He then heard a noise outside and when he went to investigate, he saw a male suspect with a tall build riding his quad out the driveway towards Lavin Lane, turn east and out of sight. The suspect accelerated hard as it left the front of the residence.
Deputies searched the area but could not find the suspect or the stolen quad. Neighbors told deputies they saw a thin looking male wearing a light colored shirt speeding away on the quad east on Lavin Lane. They were unsure which way the suspect turned when he reached Forestglen Road.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of the quad and/or suspect, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 and refer to case number 16-031068.
Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website: www.ycsoaz.gov