By Eve 
A predawn burglary at a Janesville car dealership that ended with the theft of a $250,000 collector muscle car is raising broader concerns about dealership security and the persistence of organized vehicle theft.
Police say a special edition Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Demon 170 was stolen from Boucher Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Janesville early on April 8, 2025, after suspects drove a Ford Explorer through the front glass of the showroom. Officers were dispatched shortly before 7 a.m. after employees arrived to find extensive damage and the rare vehicle missing.
Investigators say the suspects used the Explorer to smash through the dealership’s windows, causing roughly $8,000 in damage to the building and an additional $10,000 in damage to the SUV itself. After forcing entry, the suspects allegedly repositioned the Explorer inside the showroom to clear a path, allowing the Hellcat to be driven out.
The stolen vehicle was no ordinary car. The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Demon 170 was described as a “Last Call” collector’s edition, among the final examples of the high-powered model produced. With limited availability and soaring demand, its estimated value reached approximately $250,000, making it one of the most expensive vehicles ever reported stolen from a local dealership in the region.
Authorities identified Myqwon Greer, 25, of Rockford, as the suspect connected to the theft. According to investigators, Greer has been linked to other similar crimes, including an attempted theft of a Dodge Durango Hellcat from a Beloit dealership in October 2024. Police allege he is also involved in the sale and processing of stolen vehicles, suggesting the Janesville incident was not an isolated act.
A warrant was issued for Greer’s arrest, and he was taken into custody on January 29 in Illinois. He now faces multiple felony charges in both Wisconsin and Illinois, including burglary, theft, criminal damage to property, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Court records also show Greer has several pending drug trafficking cases in Winnebago County.
The case has sparked renewed debate over how high-value vehicles are protected after hours and whether current security measures are keeping pace with increasingly bold and destructive theft tactics.
John