🌱 Thieves Steal New Car Using Tow Truck + Phoenix Hiker In Distress

Hello, neighbors. I'm here right on time with your Tuesday edition of the Phoenix Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Warm with a stray t-storm. High: 101 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Thieves in north Phoenix used a tow truck to steal a new GMC Sierra Denali overnight from a resident's driveway, an act caught on a neighbor's doorbell camera. The stolen vehicle, owned by Jimmy Juber, was found the next day severely stripped near 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road, with personal sentimental items inside, like a U.S. Army shovel from his late father and a childhood wagon, now lost forever. Phoenix police are currently investigating the theft, noting similarities to previous cases where tow trucks were used to steal vehicles and disable OnStar systems. (Arizona's Family)
2. In Phoenix on Sunday, a 36-year-old hiker faced heat-related distress while trekking South Mountain in the early afternoon. A group of fellow hikers assisted her descent and took her to the San Juan exit gate, where paramedics assessed her condition. Though firefighters were on standby, the woman declined hospitalization and they resumed their duties. (KTAR.com)
3. Starting Oct. 1, Arizona will launch a new housing voucher program with $113 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, targeting low-income families in Maricopa County amidst rising evictions and soaring rent prices. Recent data revealed a 12 percent nationwide rent hike and a notable decline in voucher usage, prompting the increased funding. With metro Phoenix's median rent surpassing the national average at over $2,100, experts forecast no immediate relief, highlighting an established high-pricing trend in the region. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

Tuesday, September 12

• Phoenix Children’s Professional Advisor Summit At Arizona Country Club (7:30 AM)
• Intro To Barre Workshop At Sutra Studios (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Thunderbird Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Beginning today, Sep. 12, through Sep. 26, the City of Phoenix is now accepting pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Click here to learn more about joining the Section 8 waitlist. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• On Sunday, Phoenix shattered its 110-degree day record with 55 days of temperatures reaching 110 degrees or more, surpassing the previous record set in 2020. After this extreme heat, forecasters predict temperatures will normalize with potential showers and thunderstorms returning to the area this week. (KTAR.com)
• The Phoenix Police Department honored Officer Jan Rollon (former Baltimore Police Department officer), who was among the 25 officers that the Baltimore Police Department sent to help the New York Police Department after the 9/11 attacks. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.