Stolen Kia Optima found with damaged steering column, Maricopa County AZ


A 2017 Kia Optima reported stolen from Phoenix was found near West Olive Avenue with a damaged steering column. The registered owner's purse and ID were inside the vehicle. Officers are checking if the car is drivable and coordinating with Phoenix police.
Audio|Source: Maricopa County Sheriff - West
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Transcript:
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104 28 Edward Robert Adam 59 x-ray comes back to a 2017 Kia Optima is listed as 509 out of Phoenix TV
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for description
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(name withheld) 4
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Avon 344.
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Can you show me out at near West Olive Avenue for a meeting with ALA High School? 24.
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Item 233.
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Item 233. Item 233.
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Yes, I mean the 902.
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I'll be contacting Thomas 221.
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31, 1050.
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Michelle.
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Probably 231, you need to come from Levin.
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Go ahead.
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Tom, 4, Lincoln, 39, Henry George, 16, 5, 8, 7.9.
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2.31.
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That then comes back 519 out of Phoenix.
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104.
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If you have it versus steering columns busted up, it's like they got a part of the key jammed in the ignition.
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I'm going to confirm on this.
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Okay.
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Adam 233?
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It's Adam 233.
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Can you bring me off my call, show me en route to having no court?
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I'll be out with Adam 345.
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Time 4.
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Adam 225. Adam 225.
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225.
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Yes, ma'am.
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If you can send myself in 223, the 118 ball, please.
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The 3774, Westlagon, Will.
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The order is for (name withheld) Aclair-Pent.
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10-4[1], thank you.
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2-4.
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Can I advise on traffic?
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415[2] units in the 346 beat and an audible in the 345 beat.
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Thank you. Okay.
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Here's everyone.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Just advising.
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We have... purse containing ID and bank cards for the RO inside the vehicle.
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10.4. 2.25.
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2.20.
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Charles 2525.
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Thank you, ma'am.
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10.4. Thanks.
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And Bravo 231 for that vehicle, our...
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Is it drivable? Is the plate on it? Are the keys in it?
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It appears drivable.
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Tires are intact.
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28th is still on the vehicle.
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But the steering column is pretty busted up.
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I'm not sure if it'll restart or not on that.
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231 back. I know it's a long shot, but does Phoenix want to come out and process their own?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-4: Acknowledgment—message received and understood; affirmative or OK.
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415: Disturbance or problem involving disruption of peace or public order.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Olive Ave, Waddell, AZ 85355
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