It’s not every day that a group of car thieves makes off with a fleet of brand-new Corvettes, but that’s exactly what happened in Kentucky recently. In a daring overnight heist, eight Corvettes were stolen from the lot of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, the birthplace of Chevy’s legendary muscle car. Luckily, the story has a relatively happy ending—police have recovered all the stolen vehicles and made at least one arrest.
The details of the theft are still unfolding, but what’s clear is that the thieves didn’t get too far. Officers tracked down the missing Corvettes, though some had suffered minor damage. No word yet on exactly how the cars were taken or whether more arrests are coming, but authorities are investigating.
Bowling Green is the only place in the world where Corvettes are built, making it an obvious target for high-end car theft. While this incident didn’t end in disaster, it’s still a bold reminder of how sought-after these American icons really are.
For now, Corvette fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that these stolen rides are back where they belong—though they might need a little bodywork before hitting the road.