Owners hope for tips after 10 classic and collector cars are stolen from KC storage garage | News

KANSAS Town, MO (KCTV) — Many victims say brazen burglars stole 10 traditional and collector autos from a Kansas City storage facility last week. On Wednesday, the victims claimed seven of the 10 cars had been recovered. 

They are providing a $3,000 cash reward for the safe return of the remaining stolen autos ($1,000 each individual) including a white 1970 Ford Mustang Mach1 fastback with dazzling purple inside (KS license plate: 250 4710, a 2013 Porsche Boxter black convertible with tan leather-based (temp tags), and a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette silver coupe (KS license plate: 214 CRD).

The entrepreneurs hope folks who are living in the Kansas City metro will maintain an eye out for their stolen cars.

They think the suspects broke into a midtown storage facility amongst Wednesday and Friday of last week and stole ten vehicles from ten distinctive victims. Kansas City law enforcement are investigating the theft of a number of vehicles.

“I commenced to practically cry,” Diane Smith said.

She dropped her lifelong buddy Jack in January. Smith states before his demise, Jack liked driving and customizing his silver 1997 Corvette coupe.

“Every grandchild has been pictured in it. Each developed child has been pictured in it,” Smith explained. “He died and now the car has been stolen. Cars like that indicate far more to you individually than the financial value.”

An additional sufferer mentioned his 1st vehicle, a white 1970 Ford Mustang Mach1 fastback with vivid red inside, was stolen throughout the heist. The target, who spoke to KCTV5 News by telephone, suggests he restored the Mustang with this father 30 a long time in the past. His father has because handed away and he is hopeful he can get better the auto and the reminiscences it signifies.

An additional sufferer, Tariq, spoke to KCTV5 New via Zoom. He claims his burnt orange 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible was also stolen from the midtown storage facility.

“I was capable to purchase a traditional car and even though performing a lot, I experienced not been ready to enjoy it,” Tariq mentioned.

Just before he could get pleasure from the common vehicle, another person was spotted driving it close to the metro.

“There have been reports on social media that individuals have explained, ‘I’ve seen these automobiles at distinct sites,’” Tariq reported. On Tuesday, Tariq explained to KCTV5 Information his auto had been recovered. 

The entrepreneurs are inquiring watchful local community associates to report recommendations to law enforcement.

“They took our Pop’s auto. It cannot be replaced. We lost our Pop’s,” Smith said. “We would just like to have it back again.”

Entrepreneurs have been sharing images of the stolen vehicles on social media like the Stolen KC Fb team. In accordance to victims, 3 of the 10 stolen autos have been recovered.

Any one with information and facts can anonymously connect with 816-474-Ideas.

List of stolen automobiles presented by victims:

• 1970 Ford Mustang Mach1 fastback white w/ bright pink inside. (KS License Plate: 250 471)

• 1997 Chevrolet Corvette coupe, silver, automobile. (KS License Plate: 214 CRD)

• 2013 Porsche Boxter black, conv, pdk tan leather (temp tags)

Checklist of recovered stolen automobiles provided by Victims:

• 1987 BMW coupe

• 2000 BMW convertible

• 1984 Porsche 930 turbo

• 1972 Buick Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible

• 2001 BMW Z3 

• 1999 Mercedes SLK/CLS 

• 2017 Jeep Renegade