Purcell man's car stolen by escaped inmate

Bryce Postle's vehicle taken while warming up outside his home

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Bryce Postle, a resident of Purcell, Oklahoma, had started his car on Saturday morning and gone back inside while it was warming up. When he returned outside, he discovered that an escaped inmate had stolen his vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in recapturing escaped inmates and the impact such events can have on local communities. Car thefts are a common crime, and this case illustrates how even a routine task like warming up one's car can leave residents vulnerable to such crimes.

The details

According to reports, Postle had left his car running unattended while he went back inside his home. During this time, an escaped inmate from a nearby correctional facility took the opportunity to steal Postle's vehicle. The theft was discovered when Postle returned outside to find his car missing.

  • On Saturday morning, Postle started his car and went back inside while it was warming up.
  • When Postle returned outside, he discovered his car had been stolen by an escaped inmate.

The players

Bryce Postle

A resident of Purcell, Oklahoma, whose car was stolen by an escaped inmate.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Local authorities are actively searching for the escaped inmate and Postle's stolen vehicle.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for residents to be vigilant about securing their vehicles, even when performing routine tasks like warming up their car, as escaped inmates and other criminals may take advantage of such situations.