# Thieves Stole Muscle Cars to Flex at Street Takeovers

> Two thieves sentenced to prison after stealing high-end muscle cars for street takeovers.
- Title: Thieves Stole Muscle Cars to Flex at Street Takeovers
- Summary: Two thieves sentenced to prison after stealing high-end muscle cars for street takeovers. Two thieves, Ian Quintana Torres and Jose Otero Nieves, received…
- Keywords: ian quintana torres, jose otero nieves, federal prison, street takeovers, muscle cars, cadillac cts-v, chevrolet camaro, corvette, cars, sports, Thieves, Stole
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74034194/thieves-stole-muscle-cars-to-flex-at-street-takeovers-now-theyre-going-to-prison
- Author: Stephen Rivers
- Published: 2026-10-05T19:38:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ian quintana torres, jose otero nieves, federal prison, street takeovers, muscle cars, cadillac cts-v, chevrolet camaro, corvette, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Two thieves, Ian Quintana Torres and Jose Otero Nieves, received prison sentences for stealing performance vehicles to showcase at street takeovers.