ARIZONA — A 23-year-old man in Arizona is back in custody after authorities say he allegedly stole a semi truck carrying 10 brand-new Chevrolet Corvettes valued at more than $1.25 million, shortly after being released from prison. The incident began at a rest stop near Tucson, where investigators say the suspect gained the driver’s trust before forcibly taking the truck and its high-end cargo.
Investigators Say the Suspect Targeted the Driver at a Rest Stop Near Tucson
According to the report details shown, authorities say the suspect had just been released from prison when he approached a truck driver at a rest stop near Tucson, Arizona and started a conversation.
Investigators allege that after gaining the driver’s trust, the suspect forcibly pulled the driver out of the cab, got behind the wheel, and drove away with the semi and its shipment of new Corvettes.
Deputies Spotted the Stolen Semi, But Police Say the Driver Refused to Stop
Authorities said deputies later located the stolen semi truck, but the suspect refused to pull over. The report claims he ignored emergency lights and sirens and drove recklessly, forcing other drivers to move out of the way to avoid a collision.
Incidents involving large commercial vehicles often escalate quickly because the size and weight of a semi can make high-speed driving extremely dangerous for surrounding traffic.
Pursuit Ends With Arrest, No Injuries Reported in the Details Shared
The pursuit ended when the suspect eventually stopped, and authorities said he was taken into custody without incident. The details shown did not mention injuries, damage totals, or the condition of the vehicles on the trailer, beyond the reported theft…