Suspect crashes helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento airport: Police
The incident happened in the early morning hours Wednesday.
Authorities are looking for a suspect who crashed a helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento Executive Airport in California early Wednesday.
No one was injured in the crash and no one is in custody, Sacramento police said.
![PHOTO: A damaged helicopter can be seen on its side after police say someone attempted to steal it from the Sacramento Executive Airport, March 15, 2023.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/11816d39-e021-43e2-84a4-94d767eac32b/helicopter-3-abc-er-230315_1678917184006_hpMain_16x9.jpg)
The attempted theft of the chopper took place around 5 a.m. local time, according to officials. Sacramento police told ABC News officers responded to reports of multiple helicopters being broken into, including one that appeared to have been operated resulting in a crash. The helicopter has major damage.
![PHOTO: Debris from a damaged helicopter can be seen at the Sacramento Executive Airport, March 15, 2023.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/09492d3c-e5a7-49ad-aebf-190662bcf3d7/helicopter-4-abc-er-230315_1678917302287_hpEmbed_24x13.jpg)
The stolen helicopter was a Bell 429, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA said it was unclear how many people were on board or their conditions.
The incident is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Please check for updates.