Single-Seat “Mosquito Helicopter Stolen From Daggett Airport

DAGGETT – A “Mosquito” helicopter, valued at approximately $50,000 was stolen from the Daggett Airport.

Authorities said that on the aircraft was stolen on Saturday, August 18, 2018, between 11:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The unknown suspect cut a lock on the north gate of the Daggett Airport to gain access to the airport and ultimately the helicopter. The helicopter is a black and silver single-seat helicopter with a new engine and rotor blades. There are only three of its kind in the State of California.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Barstow Sheriff’s Station at (760)256-4838. Citizens wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

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