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  I suspect the stolen cop car was parked in from of Commander Thomas Long's home. I used to ride my bike in that area and there is one home that always had several cars that looked like cop cars parked in front of it. I suspect that it is Tempe Police Commanders Thomas Long's home. The home is on the north side of Clarendon one or two blocks east of 36th Street. Isn't it the cops who always tell us to never park our cars and leave the keys in them?

(Sorry No URL. I hand typed it) East Valley Tribune Aug 8, 2005

Tempe cops car stolen in Phoenix

A Tempe police commanders unmarked vehicle with the keys inside was stolen Saturday night.

Cmdr. Thomas Longs gold 1998 Chevy Lumina had a SWAT uniform, police ID card, gun and ballistics plates that go inside a bulletproof vest when it was stolen in the 3600 block of East Clarendon Street in Phoenix, according to a police report.

Tempe police could not be reached for comment, and Phoenix Police had no further information.

Tribune writer Katie McDevitt complied this report. (480)898-6334