Dodge Demon 170 Theft Attempt Ends With Ford Explorer Ramming Dealership

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A Wisconsin man is facing criminal allegations after authorities say he rammed an SUV through a Janesville car dealership and stole a limited-edition Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Demon 170 earlier this month. Investigators identified the suspect as Myqwon Greer, who was previously linked to an attempted theft involving a Dodge Durango Hellcat in Beloit in October 2024.

According to authorities, the April 8, 2025 incident unfolded when Greer and accomplices allegedly drove a Ford Explorer into the exterior wall of a Janesville dealership showroom. The impact created an opening large enough to access vehicles inside. Investigators said Greer quickly loaded a stolen power drill and several Coach purses that were inside the dealership into the Dodge Challenger Demon 170 before driving the high-performance vehicle out of the damaged building. The group then fled the scene.

Police reported that the Demon 170 is a limited-edition, high-performance model, making it a high-value target. The crash caused structural damage to the dealership’s showroom in addition to the loss of the vehicle and other stolen items.

Authorities noted that Greer had previously been involved in an attempted theft of a Dodge Durango Hellcat from a Beloit dealership in October 2024. That attempt was unsuccessful.

The April incident remains under investigation as law enforcement works to determine the full extent of the damage and recover the stolen vehicle. Officials have not released additional details about the accomplices. Greer is expected to face charges related to burglary, theft, and property damage as the case moves forward.

By Eve Nowell

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