6 Oct 2026, Tue
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It’s hard to imagine a more conspicuous getaway car. When a thief made off with a Rolls-Royce Phantom in Los Angeles County on August 23, the spectacle understandably drew plenty of amused reactions, since such a lavish car rarely turns up in a police pursuit.

Watching one of the world’s most luxurious sedans weave through city streets while evading officers made for a surreal scene. It’s not every day that a six-figure limousine ends up at the center of a chase.