Attempted Theft of $500K Cars in Detroit

Warren, Mich. – In a significant police operation on Monday morning, authorities arrested five individuals, including four teenagers, in connection with an attempted theft of vehicles valued at approximately $500,000. The incident unfolded around 6:35 a.m. at Ground Effects Automotive on Concept Drive, where officers responded to reports of suspicious activity involving a group near new Dodge vehicles. Upon arrival, police observed two Dodge Durangos attempting to breach a security gate. When their efforts failed, the suspects abandoned the vehicles and fled the scene in various directions. Law enforcement quickly apprehended five suspects from Detroit, comprising a 24-year-old and four teens aged 16 and 17. One additional suspect remains at large. The investigation revealed that the group had targeted six Dodge Durangos, including five high-performance SRT models. Fortunately, all vehicles involved in the attempted theft were recovered at the scene, preventing any loss to the dealership. Authorities are now looking into potential connections between this incident and a series of similar thefts reported in recent months. Warren police are urging anyone with information regarding the case to reach out to Detective Bechill at 586-574-4713 or via email at wbechill@warrenpd.org, as they continue to investigate the broader implications of this attempted theft.