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Alaska State Troopers have arrested a Big Lake woman suspected of stealing a patrol car that held her handcuffed husband in the back seat.
Troopers say 28-year-old Amber Watford and 38-year-old Joshua Watford were arrested Thursday at a Wasilla home.
Troopers on Wednesday received a tip that Joshua Watford, who was wanted on a warrant, was in a Big Lake pawn shop.
An officer arrested him, placed him in handcuffs and put him in the back of a patrol car.
Troopers say the officer was speaking to a passing motorist when Amber Watford got behind the wheel of the patrol car and took off.
Troopers recovered the patrol car an hour later.
A tip led them to the Watfords. They’re being held on suspicion of vehicle theft and other charges.
Associated Press
