7 Oct 2026, Wed

Daytime Hellcat Theft Sparks A 169 MPH Chase In Missouri

Image via The Excelsior Citizen/YouTube
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Dealership thefts usually happen overnight, but the man who took a Dodge Charger Hellcat from an Excelsior Springs, Missouri dealer made a brazen daytime scene, seizing the muscle car at gunpoint. The resulting chase reached a staggering 169 mph.

An armed, broad-daylight theft followed by a triple-digit pursuit put countless people at risk. The extreme speeds involved highlight just how dangerous the situation became, all stemming from one audacious and violent grab.