A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing bait cars Friday night from the Dallas police headquarters parking garage, officials say.
Police said officers saw a man acting suspiciously in the garage between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Later, they realized two bait cars were stolen, and equipment from a third bait car was also missing.
A bait car is a vehicle used by law enforcement to capture car thieves. They are equipped with surveillance technology that can be monitored remotely.
Officers located the suspect after a disturbance unfolded near Corinth Street and 8th Street. Police said they conducted a traffic stop and arrested 32-year-old Gavin Bailey.
Bailey will face charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and felony theft.
All vehicles and equipment were recovered, police say.
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