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#CarTheft

James Smith

He Bought His Own Stolen Car Back?!

Imagine your car gets stolen, you go car shopping, and end up buying what you think is a perfect match—only to realize it’s literally your old car. That’s what happened to this guy! He started noticing familiar junk in the trunk, but the real kicker? His phone auto-connected to the Bluetooth. Turns out, he’d bought back his own stolen ride in a wild twist. Even the cops were shocked at how slick the thieves were! #CarTheft #PlotTwist #TrueStory #Unbelievable #WatercoolerMoment #Cars

Stephanie Crawford

$350K Mercedes Vanishes in Dealer Mix-Up

A Mercedes dealer sold a $350K G63 AMG to another dealer, but the SUV never made it—someone posing as a transporter just drove off with it! Turns out, this kind of high-end car heist happens more than you’d think. Both dealers are now out a luxury ride and a pile of cash, and everyone’s pointing fingers. Is this the new Gone in 60 Seconds? Or just dealers getting a taste of their own medicine? #CarTheft #MercedesAMG #DealerDrama #Cars #BuyingCar

Nicole Morgan

Car Parts Thieves Are Obsessed With

Did you know thieves are way more into stealing car parts than whole cars these days? Catalytic converters are the top target (they’re packed with pricey metals!), but batteries and even tailgates are also hot items. Some Toyota Tacoma tailgates are going for $600 on Facebook Marketplace! If you wake up to a missing part, call your insurance—comprehensive coverage might save you. Moral of the story: double-check your coverage and maybe park somewhere safe tonight! #CarTheft #CatalyticConverter #CarInsurance #Cars

William Goodwin

Influencer’s $150K Camaro Stolen at Event

Imagine flying in to celebrate your custom Camaro becoming a die-cast toy, only to have the real $150K car stolen from the event parking lot! That’s exactly what happened to Autumn Spooner, whose purple-wrapped ZL1 was swiped while she was literally on the plane. The wild part? The thieves ditched the wrap and plates but left her Insta handle on the car. Meanwhile, the $25 die-cast model sold out in hours. What a rollercoaster! #CarTheft #InfluencerDrama #CamaroZL1 #Cars

larsontiffany

Camry Wheels Gone—But Wait, It Gets Worse

Imagine coming out to your car and finding it sitting on its rotors—no wheels in sight. That’s what happened to a Camry owner in Pasadena, TX, and the repair bill was way more than just new tires and rims. Turns out, leaving your car on bricks or blocks after a theft can actually cause even more damage—think crushed doors and $4k in bodywork. Moral of the story: don’t trust makeshift supports, and those locking lug nuts aren’t as foolproof as you think! #CarTheft #ToyotaCamry #CarRepair #WheelTheft #CarHacks #Cars

Anna Kim

How Did No One Notice This Ford Heist?!

A Ford worker allegedly pulled off the wildest inside job—walking out with MILLIONS in car parts like hoods and bumpers for years, and no one noticed! The parts were stacked to the ceiling in Detroit shops and sold on eBay. Seriously, how do you sneak out with a whole car hood? Four people are now facing big charges. This is like Ocean’s Eleven, but with F-150 parts! #FordHeist #DetroitNews #CarTheft #TrueCrime #AutoIndustry #Cars