A stolen Lamborghini tearing through city streets for nearly a full day sounds like a movie plot, but police in Melbourne, Australia say that’s essentially what happened after a teenager allegedly took a high-performance Lamborghini Urus and spent 15 hours evading authorities before the chase ended in a crash.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after the SUV slammed into a fence late Thursday afternoon. Police say the Urus had been stolen earlier that same morning, quickly turning into a citywide search for one of the most recognizable performance SUVs on the road, one that unfolded across multiple suburbs as officers tracked reports of it being driven erratically.
Stolen Before Sunrise
The theft began around 1:15 a.m. in Maribyrnong, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, where authorities say several suspects broke into a property and took a black 2020 Lamborghini Urus. The SUV is no ordinary target: powered by a 641-horsepower twin-turbo V8, the Urus blends genuine supercar performance with SUV practicality, making it both extremely fast and extremely easy to spot.
As the hours ticked by, reports poured in from residents across nearby suburbs describing the SUV being driven recklessly through local streets. Photos and sightings started circulating on the Victorian Stolen Cars Facebook page, with users posting images of the black Lamborghini every time it reappeared somewhere new.
A Genuinely Dangerous Day on Public Roads
Police say the driver spent much of the day actively trying to shake authorities, with reports describing the SUV speeding, running red lights, and weaving through traffic as it moved from suburb to suburb. At one point, it was reportedly driven along pedestrian walkways in an attempt to dodge detection entirely.
That kind of driving creates real danger for anyone nearby. A Lamborghini Urus is engineered for speed and precision handling, but in the wrong hands it’s still a roughly 5,000-pound vehicle capable of doing serious damage. Authorities kept monitoring the vehicle throughout the day as new sightings continued rolling in.
The Air Wing Takes Over the Chase
Things shifted when police located the Lamborghini in Glen Waverley, a suburb southeast of Melbourne. Rather than initiate a high-speed ground pursuit through busy streets, Victoria Police deployed its air wing to track the SUV from above, following it without escalating the danger on the ground. The Urus eventually drove into a shopping center in Glen Waverley, sped through the parking lot according to police, and continued on behind the complex before the chaotic day finally ended around 4:35 p.m.
How the Chase Ended
Authorities say the teenage driver ultimately lost control of the Lamborghini and crashed it into a fence behind the shopping center. Police moved in immediately and arrested the 16-year-old at the scene. Three additional suspects connected to the original theft remain at large as the investigation continues.
A Recognizable Car With a High-Profile Owner
The stolen Lamborghini belongs to Ozzie Kheir, founder of the property development company Resimax Group, and it carried a personalized plate reading “RESIMX” that made an already distinctive vehicle even easier for witnesses to identify throughout the chase. Images released by police showed the customized plate clearly during the search.
For enthusiasts, this highlights a frustrating reality about high-value performance vehicles: exotic SUVs like the Urus draw attention everywhere they go, which is part of the appeal for owners but also makes them prime theft targets.
Why Exotic Cars Keep Attracting Organized Theft
High-performance luxury vehicles have increasingly become targets for organized theft rings and opportunistic criminals alike, thanks to high resale value, rare components, and strong global demand. The Urus represents one of the most desirable performance SUVs on the market, blending supercar-grade speed with genuine daily usability, a combination that’s made it one of Lamborghini’s most successful models. That same appeal means thieves know exactly what they’re looking for the moment they spot one.
For enthusiasts and collectors, incidents like this are a reminder that owning something rare and powerful comes with risks that go beyond maintenance and insurance premiums. What started as a bold overnight theft in this case ended with a crashed exotic SUV, an arrested teenager, and a 15-hour chase that turned Melbourne’s streets into an unwilling stage for a real-world supercar drama.