Witness the shocking act of desperation as thieves mercilessly vandalized a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in their quest to steal its valuable headlights.
The criminals employed scissor-like tin snips, leaving a trail of destruction as they cut into the two fenders to gain access and disconnect the coveted lamps.
It’s worth noting that the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo’s headlights come with a hefty price tag of approximately $4,390 each in the US. To compound the financial blow, the new fenders required after the theft are priced at over $631 each.
In a cruel twist of fate, the owner of the electric sports car was left in disbelief as the thieves exclusively targeted the headlights during the brutal nighttime raid.
The aftermath, captured in photos shared on Reddit by user No_Supermarket9751, showcased the Mamba Green Metallic electric wagon without its prized matrix LED units.
The caption on No_Supermarket9751’s post read: “R.I.P Taycan Turismo – brutal headlight theft – detailed re-upload of nighttime headlight theft with tin snips in Düsseldorf, Germany.”
Speaking to Motor1, No_Supermarket9751 revealed that the incident unfolded overnight in Düsseldorf, Germany, and emphasized the thieves’ use of scissor-like tin snips to penetrate the fenders and disconnect the lamps.
The financial toll of the theft is substantial, with the cost of replacing the stolen headlights totaling $8,780, excluding expenses for new fenders, each priced at over $631, and potential repair costs.
Curiously, the thieves displayed a peculiar selectiveness, leaving the rear lights and the equally valuable alloy wheels untouched during their criminal escapade.