Thieves steal eight Corvettes worth $1.2 million from Kentucky plant

In the United States, a significant theft incident occurred at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant, which has been the home of the Chevrolet Corvette since the early 1980s. Eight new Corvettes, valued at approximately $1.2 million, were stolen when the thieves cut through a fence surrounding the automobile plant in southern Kentucky. The incident was reported to the police when a resident of an apartment complex noticed a suspicious man parking one of the Corvettes with factory stickers on it. Upon checking the inventory, authorities confirmed that eight vehicles were indeed missing, prompting a swift investigation. Law enforcement quickly located four of the stolen vehicles at different locations. The search intensified when police received a tip from a transporter driver who was approached to pick up an older model Corvette for transport to Michigan. Upon arrival, he discovered three of the newly released 2025 Corvettes, noted that they were in an unusual condition with visible damage underneath. Following this lead, officers responded to the scene and managed to detain a suspect after a brief chase, charging him with multiple crimes including receiving stolen property. Another accomplice was reported to have fled the scene in a Jeep with Ohio plates. While the police commend the prompt response that led to the recovery of the vehicles, they continue to investigate the case. Bowling Green Police Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward confirmed that no additional arrests have been made, despite ongoing efforts. The incident raises questions about security measures at automobile manufacturing facilities and the methods used by thieves to orchestrate such high-stakes thefts. This theft not only represents a criminal act affecting the company financially but also impacts the community surrounding the Bowling Green plant. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are likely scrutinizing both the security protocols in place and the potential for organized crime involvement in similar thefts.