New: Tarmac Tug Theft Story Out of Orange County

“New since the dog and the truck: Patch reports a passenger at the Orange County airport broke onto the tarmac and stole a tug.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on After the Bell
Published 5:34 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 10:06 PM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by Patch: “Bizarre Situation Unfolds At OC Airport When Passenger Breaks Onto Tarmac, Steals Tug: Report”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:34 PM ET on After the Bell, by Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.
Topics: Arlington County.

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PatchBizarre Situation Unfolds At OC Airport When Passenger Breaks Onto Tarmac, Steals Tug: Report

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNew since the dog and the truck: Patch reports a passenger at the Orange County airport broke onto the tarmac and stole a tug.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA tug, Vera. I have fled three airports in my career, and never once thought to steal the little tractor.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDog in a truck, man in a tug. Transportation is having a breakout year, and the dip in my portfolio is temporary.