Zac Quinn 
If Grand Theft Auto taught us anything, it’s to be wary of strangers and to be sure to lock car doors, as it’s not all that difficult to be pulled out of your vehicle and have it stolen. That’s precisely what a man in Cochise Country, Arizona, did when he hijacked an entire car carrier hauling 10 C8 Corvettes, which is an estimated worth of over $1.25 million. Interestingly, the man’s intention wasn’t to steal the Corvettes; he just needed a way to get back home after having just been released from prison, allegedly.
Stolen C8 Corvette Car Carrier: Details
According to The Drive, suspect Isaiah Walker was reportedly talking to the truck driver at the Wilcox Loves Truck Stop prior to stealing it. Based on a report from the Cochise County Sheriff’s Department, Wilcox gave the driver a false sense of security, and once the driver was getting back into the truck, Walker threw him out, got in, and drove off. Luckily, this act and the following police chase didn’t result in any injuries.
Locating a car carrier hauling ten C8 Corvettes is relatively easy, and a Cochise County deputy quickly found the truck and pursued Walker. Though Walker initially tried to flee the police, the truck eventually came to a stop on County Line Road, and Walker was arrested. Walker was booked in Cochise County jail for robbery, 11 counts of theft of means of transportation, and felony theft.
We’ve seen car theft incidents that have not ended without any injury to property before, so it’s nice to see a peaceful resolution for something like this. Additionally, all the Corvettes were successfully delivered to their location without further incident. Remember, if you need a ride home, just ask; the worst anyone could say is no.
