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Video shows man using stolen police car for shopping trip

The police cruiser was stolen from the University of the District of Columbia campus

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Police are looking for a man shown on video using a stolen police car for an overnight shopping trip on Friday.

The suspect stole the gray SUV from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) campus in the 4200 block of Connecticut Ave. NW at about 3:45 a.m., according to D.C. police.

Surveillance video shared by police shows the man stepping out of the car and walking into the store. Cameras inside the store captured him strolling around and filling his cart with paper towels and laundry detergent. He then left the store and loaded his purchases into the stolen car.

Police have recovered the vehicle but continue to search for the man seen in the video.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the police.

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