Thieves steal $1.2 million in cars from Dodge dealership, use SRT Demon 170 as battering ram.

A car dealer in Arab, Alabama, has been the victim of a late-night robbery that caused speculation. loss of 1.2 million dollars in new cars. Among the stolen cars is the brand new 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, one of the most sought after cars in recent months. In addition, 300 car keys and security camera footage were also stolen in an attempt to thwart police investigations.

Thieves steal a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and use it as a getaway vehicle.

Two dealerships, including North Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and North Country Ford, were robbed on the night of April 7 with a total of eight cars and trucks, including 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170a 2024 Ram 1500 TRX, and a 2024 Ford Bronco Raptor. The thieves entered the store the old-fashioned way, by throwing a rock through the front window of the building. From then on, the operation was not outdated.

The thieves then turned off the security cameras and deleted hours of video to reduce evidence and hinder the police investigation. They also wired a computer to a safe and stole more than 300 car keys, according to the dealership’s general manager. Greg Anthony. “It seems that everything was planned very well. I believe these guys are not new to this kind of theft, so I believe they are professional criminals,” Said the Arab Chief of Police Shane Washburn.

Once the thieves had the vehicles, a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was used as a battering ram to break through the upper doors and exit the building. Despite this, the theft was not discovered until the next morning. Two of the stolen cars have been found by the police, while the other six have not yet been found.

“It is a big loss for us. You can take all the precautions you want, but a thief will always find a way to steal a car no matter what you do. No matter what security measures you put in place, they will always find a way around them,” added the dealer manager.