Man Steals Vehicle on Airport Tarmac, Video Shows

The incident occurred at an airport where the man simply walked onto the runway before taking the vehicle, according to KOIN's video footage.

On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on BBN This Morning
Published 7:56 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 7:56 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance; aired 5 times.

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

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKOIN reports video shows a man running onto an airport tarmac and stealing a vehicle. Just walked right onto the runway.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNo boarding pass, no bag fee.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been escorted off tarmacs on three continents, Vera. This man got a vehicle. I got a pamphlet.

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