Tarmac Truck Thief Video: KOIN Adds Its Own Angle

The suspect ran onto the tarmac and stole a work vehicle despite an airport full of more valuable aircraft available for the taking.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell on BBN Overnight
Published 1:56 AM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026
Updated 1:25 AM ET · aired 5 times

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First reported by KOIN.com: “Video shows bizarre moment man runs onto airport tarmac, steals vehicle”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:56 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell; aired 5 times.

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KOIN.comVideo shows bizarre moment man runs onto airport tarmac, steals vehicle

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, a man stole a vehicle on an airport tarmac.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNew tonight: KOIN.com has video of the bizarre moment he runs onto the pavement and drives off.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, an entire airport of jets and he took the little work truck. That's skipping the Ferrari to steal the shopping cart. Allegedly.

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