EPPD: Pickup stolen from driveway was hauled by SUV, set on fire blocks away

A truck taken from the driveway of home in Northeast El Paso was hauled by the driver of an SUV, then later found engulfed in flames a few blocks away.

Police said a surveillance camera recorded the stolen pickup, a 1993 Chevrolet Silverado, being pulled by an SUV.

The theft happened the early morning of Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3:55a.m.

Police and firefighters responded to the 5800 block of Lexington and Railroad after the truck was set on fire.

Investigators learned the vehicle had been stolen from the driveway of a home at the 9300 block of Roanoke.

Police said the black, 1993 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was being pulled by a S.U.V. and taken to the location where the truck was set on fire.

Anyone with any information on this theft and arson should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.

You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward.