The Ultimate GT3 and GT3 RS Heist
It's not just in the movies that cars crash through dealership windows. This real-life drama unfolded in Fremont, California, when thieves decided to mimic the opening scenes of the 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds by driving a 991.2 GT3 and a 991.1 GT3 RS through the window of Porsche Fremont. The shocking scene played out like Hollywood, but with immediate real-world consequences.
The audacious heist took place on April 4, just after midnight. The unidentified perpetrators broke into the dealership, managed to start the high-performance machines, and subsequently plowed through the dealership's windows. One might think such a dramatic escape would be met with swift pursuit, and indeed it was. Fremont Police quickly sprang into action following the burglary report, and the details of the vehicles and their last known movements were broadcast, triggering an urgent manhunt.
High-Stakes Manhunt
Speedy Recovery and Arrest
The aftermath of the theft saw swift action from Fremont's finest. Within a matter of hours, detectives from the Special Operations Division located the stolen GT3 RS in Milpitas, California. The dazzling machine was quickly returned to its rightful place at the dealership. Despite the dealership valuing the two cars at a combined $500K, realistic market prices place the GT3 RS at around $200K and the GT3 at about $175K to $200K. Still, the theft and swift recovery of these treasured automobiles underline their significant worth and desirability.
The Hunt Continues
The very next day, detectives used cutting-edge camera technology to zero in on the maliciously pilfered GT3. Behind the wheel was 22-year-old Nova Moore, promptly arrested and with the prized car being safely recovered. However, Moore's criminal escapades extended beyond grand theft auto. While being taken into custody, he attempted to discard a loaded firearm. The plot thickened with a subsequent search of his residence yielding multiple rifles, stolen items, cash, and a police radio scanner.
Moore's rap sheet now includes charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle, felonious possession of a firearm and ammunition, and resisting arrest. Yet, the story's denouement remains unwritten, with another suspect still at large. The Fremont Police Department urges anyone with information to reach out to Special Operations Division Detective A. Dennis at dennis@fremont.gov or 510-790-6900. Anonymously, tips can be submitted by texting: Tip FremontPD followed by a short message to 888777 or via https://fremontpolice.gov/TIP.
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