SUV used to shuttle Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee stolen near City Hall

SUV used to shuttle Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee stolen near City Hall

An SUV used by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee to shuttle her around was stolen near City Hall after a burglar stole keys from her office. 

OAKLAND, Calif. - An SUV used by the security detail for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen after a thief found the keys for the vehicle in her office, sources tell KTVU.

 The city-owned Ford Expedition was found in Vallejo.

What they're saying:

"No one in Oakland should have to worry about their car being stolen, whether they're a resident, a city worker, or the Mayor. Public safety is a priority across our entire city," Lee said in a press release

The incident happened over the Presidents Day weekend. A source says someone "stumbled" across the keys to the SUV during a break-in at Lee's office at City Hall.

The SUV was taken from a garage near City Hall but was later recovered in Vallejo.

What we know:

The SUV is primarily used by Lee's security detail, sources said. Lee is accompanied by a combination of private security and Oakland police officers, who are often in plainclothes. 

On Wednesday, sources said a suspect had been identified, and the following day police confirmed an arrest, but would not provide additional details.

Henry Lee is a KTVU crime reporter. E-mail Henry at Henry.Lee@fox.com and follow him on X @henrykleeKTVU and www.facebook.com/henrykleefan