The Brief
- A stolen BMW crashed on I-4 near Deltona during a chase and split in half, leading to a larger theft ring investigation.
- Deputies say suspects targeted luxury cars in gated communities using unlocked vehicles and keys left inside.
- Five people were arrested and charged with racketeering tied to nearly $3 million in losses.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A stolen BMW slammed into a pole and split in half during a high-speed chase on I-4 in Seminole County, as authorities later tied the driver to a larger luxury car theft ring operating across multiple Florida counties.
The crash, first reported in August, has now led to a broader investigation resulting in five arrests on racketeering charges, according to deputies.
The backstory:…