A Heist for the Ages: Thieves Nab $1.2 Million in Cars with a Rock and a Laptop

The North County Ford dealership in Arab, Alabama, was the stage for a thrilling heist reminiscent of a blockbuster action film, as a daring gang of thieves pulled off a sensational theft. The spoils? An astonishing haul of vehicles totaling 1.2million ,headlined by a spectacular 2023 Dodge Challenger SRTDemon170, whose price tag soared at 158,000. This exclusive automobile, one of the mere 3,300 ever crafted before the legendary HEMI engine’s retirement, represents a grievous blow to the dealership, adding an extra layer of poignancy to the already monumental loss.

Details of the heist

The heist, which occurred in the early hours of April 9, was as brazen as it was sophisticated. The thieves used a simple rock to break into the service bay window, gaining access to the dealership’s main building. Once inside, they quickly disabled the extensive camera system and erased hours of footage, effectively blinding the dealership’s security measures.

But the real trick up their sleeves was a laptop, which they used to hack into the key safe, stealing 330 keys. With modern cars featuring keyless entry and push-button start, the thieves simply had to walk up to their chosen vehicles, press a button, and drive away into the night. The eight stolen cars included not only the Demon 170 but also a Jeep Wagoneer and a Ford Bronco Raptor, both of which have since been recovered.

The aftermath of the heist has left the dealership reeling, with the tedious task of reprogramming all the stolen keys. In a bid to recover the keys, the dealership has offered a $10,000 reward for their return, ‘no questions asked.’ This incident is a stark reminder that even with robust security measures, dealerships are not immune to the cunning of determined criminals.

This is not the first major car theft in Alabama this year. In March, a Corvette Z06 Convertible, a GMC Sierra, and a GMC Yukon were stolen right off another showroom floor. That theft ended with the thieves being spotted at a gas station, struggling with the Corvette’s top in the chilly early spring weather.

The relevant departments are taking measures

The local police and the FBI are now on the hunt for the remaining six vehicles and the thieves responsible for this audacious crime. They are asking anyone with information to come forward and help in the recovery of the stolen vehicles.

As the investigation continues, the dealership and the Arab community are left to ponder the boldness of the crime and the vulnerability of even the most secure facilities. It’s a reminder that in the world of high-stakes theft, sometimes all it takes is a rock, a laptop, and a bag of keys to make off with a fortune.

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