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Only on 13: Shirtless man carjacks ambulance on 4th of July in west Harris County, video shows
By Lileana Pearson at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
In a video you'll only see on ABC13, a shirtless man is seen walking around the front of the ambulance, climbing into the driver's seat before the ambulance driver realizes what is happening.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The carjacking of an ambulance in west Harris County on the 4th of July raises concerns about public safety in the area. Given the incident's proximity to Bellaire , residents may wonder if such a brazen act could happen in their own community. The fact that the carjacking occurred in broad daylight, with the perpetrator seemingly unafraid of being caught, is particularly troubling. As the investigation into this incident continues, Bellaire residents will be watching to see if there are any connections to their own community or if similar crimes have been reported in the surrounding areas. The safety of emergency responders and the security of their vehicles are also key issues that will need to be addressed in the aftermath of this incident. Bellaire's own public safety protocols may come under review in light of this shocking crime.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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