“It was virtually like they have been simply buying, and truly paying for one thing,” stated Sam Mustafa, co-partner, The Autobarn Assortment.
The thieves have been caught on safety footage arriving in what police imagine was a stolen SUV simply after 2 a.m. Monday morning on the dealership positioned within the 1900 block of Greenwood.
“Only a state of shock. I could not imagine it,” stated Mustafa.
They are often seen utilizing an object to interrupt by way of the glass and as soon as inside, tearing the alarm system out of the wall, then stealing 14 luxurious automobiles inside a matter of six hours.
“It is simply unbelievable to me the quantity of moxie that they needed to come again time and time once more, taking extra automobiles every time, with no concern,” Mustafa stated.
The stolen automobiles embody Porsches, Mercedes and Audis, and collectively are value only a hair wanting $1 million, in line with Mustafa.
“The offenders’ potential to disable to audible alarm was positively a facilitating issue to them with the ability to take 14 automobiles and having the time to take action,” stated Cmdr. Ryan Glew, Evanston Police Division.
Police at the moment are trying to find the thieves as one other concern for investigators lingers.
“These stolen high-end automobiles, they’re very quick, luxurious automobiles, are utilized in different crimes,” stated Mustafa. “So, that could be a concern however we should always know inside a few days if that’s the case on this theft.”
Mustafa stated they’ve insurance coverage to assist change the automobiles however they’re nonetheless hoping the suspects get caught.
“I believe they are going to discover them. We have now trackers in a few of the automobiles. And the detectives are working exhausting to trace these individuals down and I’ll present as much as each courtroom date. I can’t miss one,” stated Mustafa.
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