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A missing Corvette from a dealership lot quickly escalated into a major multi-agency probe. What began as a standard theft report evolved into a coordinated effort to dismantle a vehicle theft operation.

Officials across California have now retrieved more than $1.3 million in stolen automobiles, featuring several powerful performance models, after an extensive joint investigation.

On May 19, a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray worth roughly $105,000 disappeared from a Thousand Oaks dealership. Investigators from various task forces followed leads through Ventura County and onward into Los Angeles.

On July 1, a joint sweep in Los Angeles County resulted in the detention of two individuals facing multiple felony counts such as auto theft and conspiracy.

Raids on locations in North Hollywood and Los Angeles uncovered signs of a professional vehicle theft ring, complete with blank license plates, key fobs, forged papers, and devices designed to breach luxury vehicles.

Recovered cars included a Lamborghini Aventador, a pair of Porsche 911s, a Shelby GT500, a GMC Hummer EV, and a BMW X7 M60i. The collection carries substantial worth along with more than 4,000 combined horsepower.

Source: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office