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The Buffalo Fire department responded to an EMS call shortly after midnight, only to have the rig stolen from the scene.
NBC 2 Buffalo reports that the apparatus was recovered a few blocks away.
It's believed the thief failed to release the brake before driving off, thus damaging the brake system.
The suspect was taken into custody by Buffalo Police.
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