Ambulance stolen in broad daylight — suspect's strange excuse

In Kiryat Yam, 48-year-old Michael Levin was arrested on suspicion of stealing an ambulance and property. The incident occurred in broad daylight when the driver left the vehicle with the air conditioning on and went to fetch a patient. Levin drove the vehicle to the city beach, where it was later found abandoned. Police identified him via surveillance cameras, noting he is known for similar offenses. The investigation claims he drove without a license and under the influence of alcohol, and also stole money and property. Levin denies the theft but admits to driving, explaining that the ambulance was blocking traffic. The court extended his remand by three days.

In Kiryat Yam, 48-year-old Michael Levin was arrested on suspicion of stealing an ambulance and property. The incident occurred in broad daylight: the ambulance driver left the vehicle with the air conditioning running and went to fetch a patient, and Levin got behind the wheel and drove toward the city beach. Later, the vehicle was found abandoned near the coast. Police identified the suspect via surveillance cameras, noting he is known for similar offenses. He was only apprehended the following evening, after which he spent the night in custody and was brought before the Haifa Magistrate's Court. The investigation claims Levin drove without a license and under the influence of alcohol, and also stole money and property that have not been found. Levin himself denies involvement in the theft but does not deny driving the vehicle, explaining that the ambulance was 'blocking him and other road users.' The judge found the suspicions justified and extended his remand by three days.