It’s not often we see a Ferrari 488 stolen, so this case out of Melbourne, Australia got our attention. Police believe the same group of people stole some rather plain cars, then worked up to some Lexus vehicles, and finally went for it, swiping the exotic Italian supercar.

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All of the thefts happened in the west suburbs of Melbourne, starting on January 29, the theft spree ending the next night. At first, the thieves went for a Toyota RAV4 and Kluger (called the Highlander here) by entering a house through the garage that was left open. We’re assuming they just took the keys and drove off.

Right after that, the thieves gained entry to another house, but it’s not mentioned by Victoria Police how. They swiped some valuables and took off in the victim’s Lexus.

Perhaps gaining confidence and liking the more expensive ride, the next night they went to another house and scored a Lexus GS 250. Police believe the suspects drove that car to the final house where the Ferrari 488 was kept, forcing entry and stealing the exotic before disappearing.

Since the thefts, police have recovered the RAV4 and the Ferrari, but the other rides are still missing. It’s not mentioned how those vehicles were found, but we do know thieves will sometimes park cars they suspect have tracking devices in public lots or even along the road, wait a few days to see if anyone picks it up, then do whatever with them.

This case does illustrate how some theft rings will concentrate efforts on one area, stealing several cars rapidly, then move on to another place. That helps keep police guessing. Plus, criminals know as word spreads that cars are being stolen in an area, people become more cautious.

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By Steven Symes

Steven Symes is an accomplished automotive journalist with a passion for all things related to cars. His extensive knowledge and love for the automotive world shine through in his writing, which covers a diverse range of topics.

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