{"id":50259,"date":"2026-07-07T20:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/50259\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T20:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:43:12","slug":"lamborghini-porsche-and-bmw-seized-in-socal-theft-bust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/50259\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW seized in SoCal theft bust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Detectives in Ventura County have arrested two men suspected of stealing exotic and high-end luxury cars from across Southern California, including Lamborghinis, Porsches and a BMW.<\/p>\n<p>Following a weeks-long investigation that started when a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was stolen from a Thousand Oaks dealership in May, Ventura County sheriff\u2019s detectives took Brandon Taylor and John Ivy into custody July 1 on suspicion of vehicle theft, conspiracy and possession of stolen vehicles, officials said. <\/p>\n<p>The stolen Stingray alone was worth $105,000, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>The case was investigated by detectives with the East County Special Enforcement Unit in partnership with the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force, Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force, East County Investigations Bureau\u2019s Property Crimes Unit and the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit.<\/p>\n<p>            <img class=\"image\" alt=\"ThInvestigators recovered or seized multiple high-value vehicles believed to be stolen or fraudulently registered.\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783456992_363_.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>         <\/p>\n<p>ThInvestigators recovered or seized multiple high-value vehicles believed to be stolen or fraudulently registered, including a Ford Shelby GT500 valued at approximately $89,000.<\/p>\n<p>(Ventura County Sheriff\u2019s Office)<\/p>\n<p>With the help of search warrants in North Hollywood and Los Angeles, authorities said they were able to capture numerous items related to the men\u2019s operation, such as temporary license plates, fake key fobs, false vehicle documents and electronic devices.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicles recovered or seized were valued at $1.3 million and are listed below, as reported by the Ventura County Sheriff\u2019s Office:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Lamborghini Aventador valued at approximately $450,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Porsche 911 Carrera valued at approximately $240,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Porsche 911 Targa valued at approximately $240,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 valued at approximately $70,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 GMC Hummer valued at approximately $100,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 BMW X7 M60i valued at approximately $110,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ford Shelby GT500 valued at approximately $89,000<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Chevrolet Colorado valued at approximately $35,000<\/p>\n<p>Taylor and Ivy are currently being held in lieu of $250,000 bail each. 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