Ten brand-new Ford F-150 Raptor pickup trucks were stolen in a brazen theft from Ford’s Woodhaven, Michigan plant last Wednesday. The high-powered vehicles, still bearing factory-fresh price stickers, were conveniently parked in an on-site storage lot with keys readily available. This presented an irresistible opportunity for thieves who managed to bypass the facility’s security measures.
Law enforcement is puzzled as to how the perpetrators gained entry to the secure lot. A stolen Kia, discovered near a breached section of the security fence, is believed to have been involved in the heist. However, despite interviewing plant employees, police have yet to uncover concrete leads on the identity of the thieves.
The daring theft took an unexpected turn when two of the stolen Raptors were found abandoned on I-75, victims of empty fuel tanks. This audacious crime has left local authorities scrambling to recover the remaining eight vehicles and apprehend those responsible.
A brazen theft of ten high-performance Ford Raptors has highlighted a glaring security lapse at a Woodhaven factory. The thieves, apparently lacking automotive expertise, managed to breach the facility’s cyclone fence and make off with a million dollars worth of trucks. Their criminal escapade came to an abrupt end when four of the stolen Raptors ran out of fuel at a Harper Woods gas station, leading to the arrest of the drivers.
This incident not only underscores the need for enhanced security measures at Ford but also raises concerns about potential increases in insurance premiums for Woodhaven residents due to the rising crime rate. The thieves’ lack of knowledge about the vehicles, including their fuel consumption, is a stark reminder that even the most audacious plans can be foiled by the simplest oversights.
