It could have been the simplest Rolls-Royce The theft from history as reported by local media: When the owner left their $400,000 Ghost at a valet service, someone reportedly strolled over, got into the driver’s seat, and took off with the automobile.
As stated in a report from NBC 6 South Florida, Jonathan Sanchez, who owns a Rolls-Royce, parked his car in the valet section of the Paraiso Bayviews condominiums in Miami, Florida on Sunday. He asked the valet attendant to watch over it as he rushed upstairs for his wallet. However, according to law enforcement, 36-year-old James Brown approached the vehicle, claimed it was his own, took the driver’s seat, and then sped away.
According to 7 News Miami , Sanchez contacted the police and proceeded to go to a local precinct, where a detective managed to make contact. Rolls-Royce And make sure they locate the car. Subsequently, he and a companion cruised around until they found the vehicle parked at a Shell gas station within three miles of their starting point.
According to 7 News Miami, Sanchez and his companion faced off against the suspect. The authorities soon showed up and arrested Brown shortly after. He was subsequently placed at the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Center and faces charges including grand theft auto, petty theft, and obstruction of justice without resorting to physical force.
Sánchez managed to recover his vehicle; however, it sustained damage apparently due to vandalism as he claims someone tampered with the interior of the car. Additionally, the car appears to have hit a utility pole multiple times at the fueling area.
Sanchez expressed his disappointment to NBC 6 South Florida regarding the condominium staff, stating, "How did this occur? I handed over my vehicle to them. They allowed someone to enter the car and drive away without intervention. While I am livid, my primary thought is for them to improve their actions." He added, "Such carelessness could easily be avoided through basic protocols." Indeed, one straightforward measure that might have stopped the incident from happening would have involved Sanchez ensuring that he didn’t leave an unlocked Rolls-Royce idling unmonitored.
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