Sophisticated Hellcat Theft Ring Dismantled

For a year, multiple agencies investigated how a theft ring stole new cars from dealerships with such ease that it seemed they had a key, since surveillance showed no time spent reprogramming the ignition before driving off. Authorities have now busted the operation.

The crew’s apparent ability to bypass anti-theft systems pointed to a sophisticated method. Dismantling such an advanced operation marks a significant win, striking at a particularly elusive form of organized vehicle theft.