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U-Haul trucks mark San Diego civil decline
The brand surfaces in cop reports from Pacific Beach, Sports Arena, North Park, Escondido, El Cajon
The two-minute chase ended in an alley off Thomas Street, where the driver and a passenger jumped out and tried to run.
Across the country, U-Haul vehicles and trailers are showing up in headlines for all the wrong reasons — from a recent hate group demonstration in Kansas City to a Missouri man sentenced to eight years in January after ramming a U-Haul into a White House barrier.
San Diego County is making its own mark with U-Haul trucks and trailers, contributing to this seemingly national trend.
Here in town, the iconic orange-and-white rentals have been tied to a growing list of thefts, scams, and, in one extreme case — a murder.
The latest drama unfolded in Mira Mesa in late April, where a stolen trailer tip on Facebook Marketplace triggered a SWAT standoff and the recovery of five stolen trailers, according to mainstream news reports.
A day earlier, Mathew R. from The San Diego Music and Art Company said on Facebook, “On Friday, someone stole a U-Haul, drove it to one of our music schools, and stole our piano moving trailer that had a bunch of equipment.” Matthew’s neighbors stepped in to help with tools — particularly ramps — to move the large pianos.
Also in April, outside the Marshalls store near the Sports Arena, a group of three suspects used a U-Haul truck to make a getaway.
“The Marshalls store security team confronted one male and two female suspected shoplifters in the store parking lot,” Newsreel Media reported. “One of the females immediately fled on foot. The other female jumped into the passenger seat of a U-Haul truck, and the male jumped into the driver's seat. They drove away at high speed, with a security staff member following in a car.”
Police were close by. “Units pulled behind it to attempt a traffic stop,” the outlet continued. When the suspects didn’t stop, a chase ensued, and the truck sped to Hancock Street behind Kobey’s Swap Meet. “The driver jumped out of the truck, leaving it in gear as it rolled into a parked car. As he ran down the street, nearby locals gave chase as the police helicopter watched from above and directed units to the suspect. After he was taken into custody, police returned to the U-Haul, where the female suspect was yelling from inside the cargo area.”
On March 20, a stolen U-Haul truck sparked a fast-moving police pursuit through Pacific Beach after an automated license plate reader (ALPR) flagged the vehicle near the I-5 and Balboa Avenue underpass, mainstream news reported. A helicopter crew circling nearby quickly zeroed in on the moving truck as it headed westbound on Balboa. Ground units were guided in by air support, and a traffic stop was attempted — but the driver kept going.
The female driver exited at Miramar Road, clipped a gas pump while cutting through a gas station, and led officers down the 163.
The two-minute chase ended in an alley off Thomas Street, where the driver and a passenger jumped out and tried to run, but officers quickly apprehended them. The driver reportedly told police he had taken drugs and needed medical help, so he was cuffed and taken to the hospital for treatment. The female passenger was also detained.
On March 9, as the Hot Chocolate Run took over parts of San Diego, police parking enforcement officers were out early towing vehicles that violated the “No Parking” signs along Upas Street in North Park.
While attempting to haul away a U-Haul van parked in the restricted zone, a tow truck driver heard barking inside the vehicle. Upon closer inspection, a large female pit bull was discovered locked inside. Officers immediately called the San Diego Humane Society, which responded and safely removed the dog from the van.
Also in March, a Hillcrest resident posted on NextDoor about her overnight U-Haul rental being vandalized with what appeared to be spray paint. “Someone had sprayed crud all over one side,” she wrote, adding that Goof Off solution saved the day and that she wasn’t held liable by the rental company.
A tow truck driver heard barking inside the vehicle.
In a January 31 NextDoor post, North Park resident Bobby P. reported an attempted break-in and assault by two men who arrived in a rented U-Haul pickup truck early that morning. Bobby added that one suspect threatened to kill his dogs and tried climbing onto his second-story balcony before police were called.
On New Year’s Eve in Escondido, a police chase involving a U-Haul box truck was caught on video after the driver hit a dip in the road and caught air. Resident Mark R. commented on the chase and added, “That's what the ten-plus cop cars whizzing by my apartment on Washington last night was about....”
Last October, a large U-Haul truck was swerving across lanes on I-15, reportedly running cars off the road during a pursuit from Temecula to Kearny Mesa. The female driver exited at Miramar Road, clipped a gas pump while cutting through a gas station, and led officers down the 163. The pursuit ended near a Balboa Avenue car dealership, where the suspect was tackled by a K9 and taken into custody.
In another case last year, a U-Haul pickup truck was linked to a deadly shooting at a dental office in El Cajon. Police said 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem shot three people — killing one — before fleeing. He was arrested after officers found the rented U-Haul truck parked near Balboa Park.
Here's something you might be interested in.
U-Haul trucks mark San Diego civil decline
The brand surfaces in cop reports from Pacific Beach, Sports Arena, North Park, Escondido, El Cajon
U-Haul trucks mark San Diego civil decline
The brand surfaces in cop reports from Pacific Beach, Sports Arena, North Park, Escondido, El Cajon
The two-minute chase ended in an alley off Thomas Street, where the driver and a passenger jumped out and tried to run.
Across the country, U-Haul vehicles and trailers are showing up in headlines for all the wrong reasons — from a recent hate group demonstration in Kansas City to a Missouri man sentenced to eight years in January after ramming a U-Haul into a White House barrier.
San Diego County is making its own mark with U-Haul trucks and trailers, contributing to this seemingly national trend.
Here in town, the iconic orange-and-white rentals have been tied to a growing list of thefts, scams, and, in one extreme case — a murder.
The latest drama unfolded in Mira Mesa in late April, where a stolen trailer tip on Facebook Marketplace triggered a SWAT standoff and the recovery of five stolen trailers, according to mainstream news reports.
A day earlier, Mathew R. from The San Diego Music and Art Company said on Facebook, “On Friday, someone stole a U-Haul, drove it to one of our music schools, and stole our piano moving trailer that had a bunch of equipment.” Matthew’s neighbors stepped in to help with tools — particularly ramps — to move the large pianos.
Also in April, outside the Marshalls store near the Sports Arena, a group of three suspects used a U-Haul truck to make a getaway.
“The Marshalls store security team confronted one male and two female suspected shoplifters in the store parking lot,” Newsreel Media reported. “One of the females immediately fled on foot. The other female jumped into the passenger seat of a U-Haul truck, and the male jumped into the driver's seat. They drove away at high speed, with a security staff member following in a car.”
Police were close by. “Units pulled behind it to attempt a traffic stop,” the outlet continued. When the suspects didn’t stop, a chase ensued, and the truck sped to Hancock Street behind Kobey’s Swap Meet. “The driver jumped out of the truck, leaving it in gear as it rolled into a parked car. As he ran down the street, nearby locals gave chase as the police helicopter watched from above and directed units to the suspect. After he was taken into custody, police returned to the U-Haul, where the female suspect was yelling from inside the cargo area.”
On March 20, a stolen U-Haul truck sparked a fast-moving police pursuit through Pacific Beach after an automated license plate reader (ALPR) flagged the vehicle near the I-5 and Balboa Avenue underpass, mainstream news reported. A helicopter crew circling nearby quickly zeroed in on the moving truck as it headed westbound on Balboa. Ground units were guided in by air support, and a traffic stop was attempted — but the driver kept going.
The female driver exited at Miramar Road, clipped a gas pump while cutting through a gas station, and led officers down the 163.
The two-minute chase ended in an alley off Thomas Street, where the driver and a passenger jumped out and tried to run, but officers quickly apprehended them. The driver reportedly told police he had taken drugs and needed medical help, so he was cuffed and taken to the hospital for treatment. The female passenger was also detained.
On March 9, as the Hot Chocolate Run took over parts of San Diego, police parking enforcement officers were out early towing vehicles that violated the “No Parking” signs along Upas Street in North Park.
While attempting to haul away a U-Haul van parked in the restricted zone, a tow truck driver heard barking inside the vehicle. Upon closer inspection, a large female pit bull was discovered locked inside. Officers immediately called the San Diego Humane Society, which responded and safely removed the dog from the van.
Also in March, a Hillcrest resident posted on NextDoor about her overnight U-Haul rental being vandalized with what appeared to be spray paint. “Someone had sprayed crud all over one side,” she wrote, adding that Goof Off solution saved the day and that she wasn’t held liable by the rental company.
A tow truck driver heard barking inside the vehicle.
In a January 31 NextDoor post, North Park resident Bobby P. reported an attempted break-in and assault by two men who arrived in a rented U-Haul pickup truck early that morning. Bobby added that one suspect threatened to kill his dogs and tried climbing onto his second-story balcony before police were called.
On New Year’s Eve in Escondido, a police chase involving a U-Haul box truck was caught on video after the driver hit a dip in the road and caught air. Resident Mark R. commented on the chase and added, “That's what the ten-plus cop cars whizzing by my apartment on Washington last night was about....”
Last October, a large U-Haul truck was swerving across lanes on I-15, reportedly running cars off the road during a pursuit from Temecula to Kearny Mesa. The female driver exited at Miramar Road, clipped a gas pump while cutting through a gas station, and led officers down the 163. The pursuit ended near a Balboa Avenue car dealership, where the suspect was tackled by a K9 and taken into custody.
In another case last year, a U-Haul pickup truck was linked to a deadly shooting at a dental office in El Cajon. Police said 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem shot three people — killing one — before fleeing. He was arrested after officers found the rented U-Haul truck parked near Balboa Park.
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