Phoenix Man Steals Cop Car in New Mexico; Can The City's Reputation Get Any Worse?

By James King Fri., Sep. 11 2009 at 11:49 AM

Categories: News

There is no sweeter irony than stealing an unlocked police car, and when cops in Farmington, New Mexico left their cruiser open, and running, that's exactly what one Phoenix idiot did.

Way to make us proud across state lines.

Mathew Anderson, 21, of Phoenix was at a party in New Mexico, when police were called about a disturbance.

The officers left their cruiser running near the scene as they investigated the party. When they returned, one of the officers used a key-less entry device to unlock the car, and that's when police say Anderson pounced on his opportunity to do the unthinkable: Steal a police car.

Witnesses told police that Anderson was the likely suspect.

About three hours later, police found the car abandoned, and Anderson walking down a New Mexico freeway.

Anderson was arrested and charged with a fourth-degree felony of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing a police officer.

When he was arrested, Anderson told police that he took the car because he "thought it would be fun."

Wonder what if Anderson's finding it humorous to spend time behind bars?

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first of all.he didnt spend any time in jail.and he never said it would be fun.so whos the fucking idiot now.....
This still makes me smile to this day when we talk about this story, knowing Anderson personally makes it even greater. Anyone who thinks he's a stupid criminal is just a small minded moron who should grow a set of testicles and try and do something other than sit behind their computer screen and bash on him; at least he's got a good story to tell for the rest of his life.
hahah.... Anderson, you are the man!!!! Yea just so you all know.. he got off easy, so i would say it wasnt that dumb of a choice, who gets to tell a story like that!!! I love partying with this kid.
Stealing a cop car was a stupid choice, but everybody makes stupid mistakes when they're drunk that they wish they could take back. So everybody that has something nasty to say, get your heads out of your butts and get over yourselves! It's actually pretty funny, but Anderson sure had a price to pay! It's just a cop car -- it's not murder!!
haha I know him too. Guess what citizen..he's getting off a lot easier than you think. Ya it was dumb to steal a cop car, however, it was also absolutely retarded of the cop to leave the cop car unlocked and running with the keys in the ignition around drunk people. No harm was done anyways. I think it's pretty hilarious actually.
First, Anonymous, go get an English lesson and learn proper grammar. Second, regardless of whether the police officer left his/her vehicle unlocked is irrelevant to the fact that what your friend did was pretty stupid. Point fingers at the police and call them what you will. They aren't the ones facing a felony charge after being caught. Who's a retard now? With friends and grammar like that, I see why you remain anonymous.
the cop left the car running with the door open you retards i know him
If the guy thinks its fun to steal cop cars. Wait until he goes to prison. 4th degree felony charge is enough to put you away for 10 years or so. This guy is a retarded criminal, so lock him up and throw away the key.
[b]Anderson?[/b] Is this guy related to the obama hating whack-job anti-christian where AR-15 toting whack-job Chris-B goes to church?