Surveillance footage captured the brazen theft of two luxury vehicles from a Coral Springs apartment complex on December 12th.
In the early hours of December 12th, residents of the Marquis Coral Springs apartments were victims of a daring car theft. At around 3:30 a.m., two luxury vehicles were stolen from the complex located near West Sample Road and Coral Springs Drive. The incident was caught on video, showing a methodical approach by the thieves involved in the crime.
Jorge Lopez, a resident of the complex, found his 2023 Chevrolet Camaro, valued at $71,000, missing from outside his home. ‘It hurts. You know, you’re mad, and there’s really nothing you can do about it,’ Lopez expressed his frustration. ‘You feel violated, honestly. It’s sad.’ The surveillance video reveals one of the thieves initially inspecting the tires and front of the Camaro. Further footage shows the thief breaking the driver’s side window, starting the vehicle, and driving away, with another car following.
In a troubling twist, Lopez reported that despite his car being equipped with a built-in tracking device, the thieves disabled it within seconds of stealing the vehicle. ‘They disabled that around the same time they took the car, within seconds,’ he noted, highlighting the growing sophistication of auto theft techniques. Unfortunately, Lopez’s Camaro wasn’t the only target. Another resident had their 2024 Ram 1500 TRX, worth approximately $100,000, stolen during the same incident.
Coral Springs police have confirmed they are investigating these grand theft auto cases. Lopez believes these thieves are actively seeking their next victim. ‘These guys are out looking. They’re hunting. They’re hunting for their next vehicle to steal,’ he warned. The theft has been a harsh lesson for Lopez, prompting him to consider additional security measures for his future vehicles. Meanwhile, he copes with the inconvenience of using a rental car.
The local community has been urged to provide any information related to the theft to the Coral Springs police. This could prove vital in apprehending the suspects and preventing future incidents.
The ongoing investigation by Coral Springs police aims to ensure justice for the victims and enhance security in the neighborhood.
Source: Nbcmiami
