OT: $94,000 BMW Stolen At Detroit Auto Show

Vertigo//SD · 01-13-2011, 04:52 PM

DETROIT: When carmakers like BMW say they hope people find their next car at auto shows like the one in Detroit this week, this wasn't exactly what they meant.

Two thieves drove away in a brand new $94,000 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan on Wednesday night that was left idling outside the Westin Book Cadillac, one of Detroit's major hotels.

The car was one of more than a dozen BMW sedans used to ferry executives and guests around town during the show.

On Thursday morning, police said they were still looking for the gray four-door BMW.

Police said the car was dropped off by a valet to be loaded onto a transport truck to take it back to BMW's North American headquarters in New Jersey when two men jumped into the car and drove away.

BMW, which featured its glitzy 650i convertible at the Detroit auto show, said it remains committed to the event.

"It's just an unfortunate incident," BMW spokeswoman Stacy Morris said.

WAMz4 · 01-14-2011, 12:59 AM

Did they forgt the Detroit auto show is in...Detroit?

VinnieAces · 01-14-2011, 02:24 AM

cars' prolly stripped in a million pieces by now

Rick Hunter · 01-14-2011, 09:32 AM

Um... Hello? They just needed to call up BMW Assist / Stolen Recovery Services to track the car via GPS. Or did BMW not pay for the service? LOL

01-13-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
Vertigo//SD First Lieutenant 39 Rep 362 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive28i (temporarily) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	OT: $94,000 BMW Stolen At Detroit Auto Show DETROIT: When carmakers like BMW say they hope people find their next car at auto shows like the one in Detroit this week, this wasn't exactly what they meant. Two thieves drove away in a brand new $94,000 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan on Wednesday night that was left idling outside the Westin Book Cadillac, one of Detroit's major hotels. The car was one of more than a dozen BMW sedans used to ferry executives and guests around town during the show. On Thursday morning, police said they were still looking for the gray four-door BMW. Police said the car was dropped off by a valet to be loaded onto a transport truck to take it back to BMW's North American headquarters in New Jersey when two men jumped into the car and drove away. BMW, which featured its glitzy 650i convertible at the Detroit auto show, said it remains committed to the event. "It's just an unfortunate incident," BMW spokeswoman Stacy Morris said.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-14-2011, 12:59 AM	#2
WAMz4 First Lieutenant 45 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roady Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	Did they forgt the Detroit auto show is in...Detroit? __________________ The Internet said it. I believe it. That settles it!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-14-2011, 02:24 AM	#3
VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	cars' prolly stripped in a million pieces by now __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-14-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Um... Hello? They just needed to call up BMW Assist / Stolen Recovery Services to track the car via GPS. Or did BMW not pay for the service? LOL __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote