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Thieves Stole Muscle Cars to Flex at Street Takeovers
Two thieves sentenced to prison after stealing high-end muscle cars for street takeovers.
In brief
Two thieves sentenced to prison after stealing high-end muscle cars for street takeovers. Two thieves, Ian Quintana Torres and Jose Otero Nieves, received prison sentences for stealing performance vehicles to showcase at street takeovers. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Thieves Stole Muscle Cars
Federal prosecutors say members of a multi-state theft conspiracy stole dozens of performance vehicles and transported them across state lines.
Two Thieves Sentenced
Ian Quintana Torres, 26, of Philadelphia, and Jose Otero Nieves, 43, of Baltimore, received prison sentences of 54 and 96 months respectively.
Cars Stolen for Show
The thieves targeted high-end muscle cars, showing them off at street takeovers and social media for drifting and burnouts.
One Dealership Heist
On October 3, 2023, thieves stole eight performance cars from a Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania dealership: five Cadillac CTS-Vs, two Chevrolet Camaros, and a 2019 Corvette.
Other Defendants Sentenced
Eight other defendants received prison sentences ranging from six months to eight years, including Rafael Otero Nieves with 84 months.
Consequence for Thieves
The thieves faced prison sentences after flaunting stolen cars at street takeovers, which authorities say is a dangerous activity.
What to remember
Two thieves, Ian Quintana Torres and Jose Otero Nieves, received prison sentences for stealing performance vehicles to showcase at street takeovers.
