Thief tries to evade police in stolen ivory Ferrari

Police found the car quickly after the owner tracked it to where the suspect had parked it

Criminals are not known for their intelligence and a suspected Ferrari thief seems eager to prove that stereotype correct. According to police, the man stole a supercar worth nearly $1 million, parked it about seven minutes from where he picked it up, and then hung around long enough for police to find him. Now, if convicted, he could face five years or more in prison.

The entire incident took place on Thursday, December 19, when the owner of an ivory Ferrari SF90 Spider (said to be worth around $900,000) called police around 2pm to report that the supercar had been stolen. Police soon learned that the owner was able to track the car remotely. As a result, they arrived at the intersection of Northwest 16th and Northwest Kearney. Sure enough, the Italian supercar was sitting there empty.

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Authorities said they began canvassing the area for clues. “Police gathered information that two possible suspects had walked away from a parked vehicle and officers quickly caught up with them at Northwest 15th Avenue and Northwest Lovejoy Street. The Portland Police Bureau said a A man was identified as the suspect who drove the car and was arrested.

That’s right, the man who allegedly stole a Ferrari worth nearly seven figures is just a block away. He allegedly drove from Northwest 10th Avenue and Northwest Lovejoy Street. Just a quarter of a mile from where police found him. In fact, police spotted the suspect between the two locations, so it appears he was walking back to the crime scene.

The man now faces multiple charges, including unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle. The last charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $125,000 fine. The owner received the car in perfect condition, which is obviously good news.

Photo Credit: Portland Police Bureau