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Police Arrest Suspect After Oklahoma City Burglaries Target Paraplegic Man’s Medical Equipment

The case underscores how theft of mobility aids can instantly strip a disabled resident of independence.

Overview

  • An Oklahoma City police incident report names Johnny Johnson III as having been arrested on a burglary charge connected to the case.
  • Alan Prudhome, paralyzed after a motorcycle crash five years ago, relies on an electric wheelchair and specialized equipment for daily life.
  • Prudhome says he awoke during a recent break-in to intruders who stole his manual wheelchair, vehicle hand controls, and medicine.
  • Eight days before that home invasion, he reported a separate break-in in which his front door was pried open and electronics were taken.
  • He has launched a GoFundMe that has raised more than $6,600 as he describes ongoing fear at home and difficulty replacing costly equipment on disability income.